Tunnel syndromes

Question 1

cubital tunnel syndrome is compression of what

Answer 1

ulnar nerve

Question 2

symptoms of cubital

Answer 2

paraesthesia in ulnar 1 and 1/2 fingers
tinnels test
fronts test - weak grip
nerve conduction studies

Question 3

treatment of cubital tunnel

Answer 3

surgical release of any tight structures

splint

Question 4

carpal tunnel syndrome

Answer 4

median nerve compression

Question 5

causes of carpal tunnel syndrome

Answer 5

idiopathic. RA. pregnancy. DM. CRF. hypothyroidism. colles fracture. F>M

Question 6

symptoms and signs of carpal

Answer 6

paraethesia of thumb and radial fingers. worse at night. loss of sensation. weakness. clumlimess. tinnels test. phalans test
nerve conduction studies

Question 7

treatment of carpal

Answer 7

steroid injection
splint
surgical decompression if above doesn’t work