Compression of the ulnar nerve on the medial aspect of the elbow where it enters the cubital tunnel results in cubital tunnel syndrome (CuTS). Elbow pain, loss of grip strength, and ...
Nocturnal elbow pain; medial elbow pain
Paresthesias along medial forearm, wrist, and 4th and 5th digits
Paresthesias: intermittent at first then more constant
History of elbow trauma
Rep...
Mild CuTS can often be treated with NSAIDs and activity modification. If that fails, next consider corticosteroid injection. Consider surgery if no resolution after 3 months.
Moderate to seve...
In severe cases, the nerve damage may be permanent.
Patients with symptoms lasting >6 months have a worse prognosis.
Buntragulpoontawee M, Chang KV, Vitoonpong T, et al. The effectiveness and safety of commonly used injectates for ultrasound-guided hydrodissection treatment of periphera...
G56.20 Lesion of ulnar nerve, unspecified upper limb
G56.22 Lesion of ulnar nerve, left upper limb
G56.21 Lesion of ulnar nerve, right upper limb
S54.00XA Injury of ulnar nerve at forearm leve...
Compression of the ulnar nerve on the medial aspect of the elbow where it enters the cubital tunnel results in cubital tunnel syndrome (CuTS).
Medial elbow pain, loss of grip strength,...
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