Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Matt Binkley; Thomas R. Duquin

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-52567-9_29

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Orthopaedics

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Abstract

Cubital tunnel syndrome is a common compressive neuropathy of the upper extremity. Five potential sites of compression exist, with subluxation of the ulnar nerve additionally being present in 20% of cases. Symptoms experienced by patients can vary from elbow pain to weakness and sensation changes involving the ulnar nerve distribution throughout the hand. Clinical examination can be diagnostic with electrodiagnostic studies also helpful in confirming a diagnosis. Non-operative measures include activity modification, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, and night splints. Operative measures include simple decompression, medial epicondylectomy, and ulnar nerve transposition.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Orthopedic Surgery Clerkship
Subtitle of host publication	A Quick Reference Guide for Senior Medical Students
Publisher	Springer Science+Business Media
Pages	127-129
Number of pages	3
ISBN (Electronic)	9783319525679
ISBN (Print)	9783319525655
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-52567-9_29
State	Published - Jan 1 2017

Keywords

Cubital tunnel
Decompression
Peripheral neuropathy
Ulnar nerve

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