Cubital Tunner Syndrome Flashcards
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Q
What is cubital tunnel syndrome?
A
Compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow behind the medial epicondyle (funny bone area)
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Q
Symptoms of cubital tunnel syndrome
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Paraesthesia in the ulnar 1 1/2 fingers
Tinel’s test over the cubital tunnel is usually positive
Weakness of the ulnar nerve - Froment’s test
3
Q
Diagnostic test for cubital tunnel syndrome
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Nerve conduction studies
4
Q
Treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome
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May involve surgical release of any tight structures
