Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
what is cubital tunnel syndrome?
A
compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow behind the medial epicondyle
2
Q
what causes compression of the ulnar nerve?
A
Osbourne’s fascia
tightness of intermuscular septum
3
Q
what does the ulnar nerve supply?
A
medial 2 lumbricals hypothenar deep head FBP adductor pollicus forearm flexors
4
Q
what gender is this more common in?
A
males
5
Q
presentation
A
paraesthesia in medial 2 fingers
weakness in abduction index finger and adductor pollicis
6
Q
diagnosis
A
Tinel’s test
Froment’s test
NCS
7
Q
management
A
conservative splint
physio
NSAIDs
surgical release/ decompression
