Archive for 'Cubital Tunnel'
Studies on Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
There have been numerous medical studies of cubital tunnel syndrome patients, treatments and surgeries. The results can be found on the Web and in medical journals. The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery is a terrific source of cubital tunnel studies.
This article lists some of the major cubital tunnel studies and briefly summarizes [...]
Severity Scale for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
To properly evaluate and diagnose cubital tunnel syndrome, a uniform and widely accepted grading scale is required. Three major scales have been proposed, but none are universally accepted.
Tennis Elbow vs. Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
When someone experiences elbow pain, the most common cause is tennis elbow. However, it can be easy to confuse tennis elbow with cubital tunnel syndrome, since both can result in a very sore elbow and unusable arm.
Nerve Compression Syndromes
When one of the nerves in the arm is struck, compressed or irritated, the result is a “nerve compression syndrome” or “entrapment neuropathy.” The most common nerve compression syndromes are (in order of occurrence): carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, and radial tunnel syndrome.
