Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Compression of the ULNAR NERVE in the cubital tunnel, which is formed by the two heads of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle, humeral-ulnar aponeurosis, and medial ligaments of the elbow. This condition may follow trauma or occur in association with processes which produce nerve enlargement or narrowing of the canal. Manifestations include elbow pain and PARESTHESIA radiating distally, weakness of ulnar innervated intrinsic hand muscles, and loss of sensation over the hypothenar region, fifth finger, and ulnar aspect of the ring finger. (Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1995, Ch51, p43)

Also Known As:

Ulnar Nerve Compression, Cubital Tunnel; Ulnar Nerve Entrapment, Elbow; Cubital Tunnel Syndromes; Syndrome, Cubital Tunnel; Syndromes, Cubital Tunnel; Tunnel Syndrome, Cubital; Tunnel Syndromes, Cubital

Nervous System Diseases: 14737
- Neuromuscular Diseases: 2048
  - Peripheral Nervous System Diseases: 11768
    - Mononeuropathies: 560
      - Ulnar Neuropathies: 219
        Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: 210
    - Nerve Compression Syndromes: 274
      - Ulnar Nerve Compression Syndromes: 70
        Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: 210
Wounds and Injuries: 181755
- Sprains and Strains: 453
  - Cumulative Trauma Disorders: 261
    - Ulnar Nerve Compression Syndromes: 70
      - Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: 210

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