Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

A few causes of this condition are:

• Pressure on the nerves: Direct pressure to the nerve can cause the arm or hand to ‘fall asleep’.
• Stretching of the nerves: When the elbow is bent for a prolonged period, it can result in stretching of the nerve present below the elbow. It may occur during sleep.
• Anatomy: The ulnar nerve may not stay in its place and move back and forth over a bony bump when the elbow is moved. Repeated movement may irritate the nerve or the soft tissues present over the nerve may become thicker thereby preventing it from working normally.

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