The Management of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

J Hand Surg Am. 2015 Sep;40(9):1897-904; quiz 1904. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2015.03.011. Epub 2015 Aug 1.

Abstract

Symptomatic cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition that frequently prompts patients to seek hand surgical care. Although cubital tunnel syndrome is readily diagnosed, achieving complete symptom resolution remains challenging. This article reviews related anatomy, clinical presentation, and current management options for cubital tunnel syndrome with an emphasis on contemporary outcomes research.

Keywords: Cubital tunnel syndrome; management; surgery; ulnar nerve.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome / epidemiology
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome / physiopathology
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Ulnar Nerve / anatomy & histology*
  • Ulnar Nerve / physiopathology