Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Causes, Symptoms, Complications, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment
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What are the symptoms of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome?
Some symptoms that may indicate an individual is suffering from this condition are:
- Pain in the affected area
- Numbness and loss of sensation
- Pricking or tingling sensation
- Weakness or decreased hand grip
- Muscle wasting
- Claw-like deformity
What are the complications of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome?
An untreated condition of cubital tunnel syndrome may result in one or more of the following complications:
- Infection
- Nerve damage
- Elbow instability
- Elbow flexion contracture
- Pain at the site of scar
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- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. WebMD. Available at: https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/cubital-radial-tunnel-syndrome Accessed on June 17th, 2020.
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. Healthline. Available at: https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/cubital-tunnel-syndrome-exercises Accessed on June 17th, 2020.
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