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Peripheral Nerve
Ulnar Neuropathy (Cubital Tunnel Syndrome)
A pinched nerve at the elbow — treatable, with surgery highly effective when needed.
In brief
- Compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow
- Causes numbness in the ring and little fingers, and hand weakness
- Often worse when the elbow is bent
- Diagnosed clinically, confirmed with nerve conduction studies
- Treated conservatively, or with surgery to release or move the nerve
Cubital tunnel surgery — procedure animation
A short medical animation of how the procedure works
A detailed information sheet on Ulnar Neuropathy (Cubital Tunnel Syndrome) is currently being prepared. In the meantime, Mr Russell welcomes the opportunity to discuss your diagnosis and treatment options with you.
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