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Is ulnar neuropathy the same diagnosis as cubital tunnel syndrome?
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Possibly: If ulnar neuropathy is secondary to nerve entrapment at the elbow, then the term used to describe the condition is "cubical tunnel syndrome"
Answered 3/12/2017
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Yes!: Common and usually temporary. If bad, surgery may be needed!
Answered 1/30/2018
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