Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

What is Cubital Tunnel Syndrome?

Cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition where median nerve is pinched in the wrist. In this case, nerves of the upper extremity (the ulnar nerve) are pinched as it passes behind the elbow.

Symptoms of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome?

  • weakness of the muscles in the hand
  • tingling and numbness in the small and ring fingers

Causes of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome?

Cubital tunnel syndrome is caused by irritation or compression of the ulnar nerve.

Treatment of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome?

  •  anti-inflammatory medications
  • padding elbow for work activities
  • Stretching and Exercise

SELF-DIAGNOSE CAN BRING MORE HARM THAN TREATING IT. IT IS GOOD TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE INJURY BUT DEFINITELY NOT TO THE POINT OF SELF-TREATMENT. IT WILL BE MUCH SAFER TO GET TREATED BY OUR DOCTOR FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT WITH ORTHOPAEDICS, YOU CAN CONTACT US, THE HOTLINE IS OPEN 24 HOURS. YOU MAY ALSO SEND US AN ENQUIRY FOR ANKLE PAIN, BACK PAIN, ELBOW PAIN, HAND PAIN, HIP PAIN, KNEE PAIN, SHOULDER PAIN OR FOR AN APPOINTMENT.