Cubital Tunnel

Question 1

Mechanism of pain in cubital tunnel syndrome

Answer 1

compression of the ulnar nerve as it passes through the cubital tunnel

Question 2

Clinical features of cubital tunnel

Answer 2

• Tingling/numbness of the 4th and 5th finger
  (starts intermittent then becomes constant)
• May develop weakness and muscle wasting
• Pain worse on leaning on the affected elbow
• Hx of OA or prior trauma to the area is common

Question 3

Investigations for cubital tunnel

Answer 3

Usually a clinical diagnosis
may have nerve conduction studies done

Question 4

Management of cubital tunnel syndrome

Answer 4

Avoid aggravating activity
Physiotherapy
Steroid injections
Surgery in resistant cases