Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Question 1

What is it also known as / what is it characterised by

Answer 1

Ulnar nerve entrapment

Compression or irritation of the ulnar nerve as it passes through the cubital tunnel at the elbow

Question 2

How does it present

Answer 2

Pain at medial elbow or forearm

And sensory disturbance of the 4th and 5th digits (pinkie and ring finger), hypothenar eminence and ulnar side of the dorsum of the hand

Patients may also experience weakness

Question 3

Management

Answer 3

Conservative treatment ie elbow splint, surgical decompression reserved for those with inadequate improvement with splinting or with symptoms of moderate weakness