Integra LifeSciences Develops EndoRelease for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Integra LifeSciences has introduced a new EndoRelease system that provides a minimally invasive approach to the treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome.
My Experience with Ulnar Decompression Surgery for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
I was diagnosed with cubital tunnel syndrome 3 years ago. My symptoms were considered "moderate": measurable loss of nerve conduction, moderate to severe pain at times, slight numbness, some weakness, but no atrophy. I had been attempting conservative treatment, including wearing a splint at night, wrist brace during the day, exercises, special computer keyboard and mouse, and pain medication. But the pain wouldn’t go away, especially while using
the computer, which is my job as a software developer. So my doctor finally decided it was time for surgery, and given that my symptoms were not yet severe, he recommended ulnar decompression surgery. This article describes my experience with ulnar decompression surgery for cubital tunnel syndrome.
Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital tunnel syndrome (CuTS) is a serious medical affliction that can result in severe pain and discomfort. Untreated, CuTS can cause your fingers to curl into your palm, your arm to weaken and atrophy, and eventually you can lose the use of your fingers. Therefore, if you experience CuTS symptoms for more than a couple weeks, you should see a doctor, preferably one that specializes in arm and nerve surgery. Given the state of medicine these days, with busy doctors, bureaucratic HMOs and complex injuries, it’s important that you affect your own medical care. You should conduct your own research about CuTS on the Web, be open and honest and explicit with the doctor about your symptoms and concerns, and be sure to ask lots of questions. Inspired by posts in our Cubital Tunnel Forums (here and here), following are 10 questions you should ask your doctor about your cubital tunnel syndrome:
Conclusions from Studies on Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
There have been numerous medical studies of cubital tunnel syndrome patients, treatments and surgeries. This article lists some general conclusions from these studies and from patient experiences posted on the Web. This provides an overview only and has not been certified by a medical organization. You are encouraged to read the studies for the official and complete results, conclusions and details. Note: In spite of trends found in these studies, each case of cubital tunnel syndrome is unique. Do not rely solely on this website, any other website, or your family doctor. Please see a hand doctor or surgeon, and get a second opinion if you have any doubts.
Preparation for Cubital Tunnel Surgery
Cubital tunnel surgery is a major operation that requires some preparation by the patient. Although severe complications are unlikely, it’s important to follow a few key guidelines to ensure your cubital tunnel surgery goes well.
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 their results and conclusions. This list is an overview only and has not been certified by a medical organization. Please click through to the studies for the official and complete results, conclusions and details.
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. Read more »
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. Read more »
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. Read more »
How Cubital-Tunnel.com came to be
Programmer’s Nightmare: Cubital Tunnel Syndrome The article discussed my challenges as a professional software developer afflicted with cubital tunnel syndrome (CTS). As people started commenting on the article, a small community developed. I was impressed at how people would share their CTS tips and experiences, commiserate with each other’s pain, and genuinely care about one another. So we (Timm Martin and Tim Perez) built this online community where people can discuss their cubital tunnel challenges and share the latest cubital tunnel information.
Cubital-Tunnel.com was born from an article on my blog at DevTopics.com:
