Cubital Tunnel Syndrome symptoms complications

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.
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. Medical News Today. Available at: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322593 Accessed on June 17th, 2020.
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