What is Cubital Tunnel Syndrome?
Cubital tunnel syndrome is also known as ulnar compression neuropathy which is normally due to increased on the ulnar nerve which is close to the inner side of the elbow commonly known as funny bone.
Cubital tunnel syndrome happens due to repeated bending and leaning of the elbow against the hard surface normally happen while bending your elbow for longer period while on phone or sleeping with the hand under the pillow.
Sometimes, cubital tunnel syndrome results from abnormal bone growth in the elbow or from repeated elbow movement that increases pressure on the ulnar nerve. Tennis players and bowlers have an increased risk of cubital tunnel syndrome, because the twisting motion required to throw a ball can damage delicate ligaments in the elbow.
Symptoms
Early symptoms of cubital tunnel syndrome include pain and numbness in the elbow and /Tingling, especially in the ring and little fingers while severe symptoms include weakness affecting the ring and little fingers, decreased ability to pinch the thumb and little finger, decreased overall hand grip, muscle wasting in the hand and claw-like deformity of the hand.
Normally patient gets noticed on feeling weak grip or difficulty in using a pinching motion. It is important that you seek treatment before muscle wasting occurs.
Diagnosis and Treatment
In Cosmagic centre of plastic, cosmetic and hand surgery Dr. Asif will perform a thorough physical and hand examination to come to the diagnosis of cubital tunnel syndrome .Most of the time nerve conduction study is also needed to delineate the final diagnosis to determine the best course of treatment. Surgical options are available, but most cases of cubital tunnel syndrome respond very well to non-surgical treatment such as medication and splinting. Dr. Asif may also discuss ways you can alter your activities to reduce pressure on the nerve.
Cubital tunnel release is most of the time the final resort of the problem solving which will result in the complete relief.Dr.Asif is best known hand surgeon who has got training from the esteemed Christine Klienert institute of Hand and Microsurgery .
He has mastered different techniques of the cubital tunnel release and he will use one best suited for you.
