What is ulnar nerve entrapment?

Ulnar nerve entrapment occurs when there is too much pressure on the ulnar nerve, commonly at the elbow or the wrist.

What are common symptoms of ulnar neuropathy?

Symptoms include numbness in the hand, tingling in the forearm and pinky side of the hand, pain, and muscle weakness or atrophy.

Where can the ulnar nerve become entrapped?

The ulnar nerve can become entrapped at the elbow or the wrist, leading to ulnar neuropathy.

What causes ulnar nerve entrapment?

Ulnar nerve entrapment is usually caused by direct pressure, repetitive motion, trauma, or swelling in the elbow or wrist areas.

How is ulnar nerve entrapment treated?

Treatment may include rest, splinting, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, and in some cases, surgical intervention.

Excising portion of extensor carpi radialis brevis showed no benefit for chronic tennis elbow

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Excising portion of extensor carpi radialis brevis showed no benefit for chronic tennis elbow

Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 18-Jul-2017

Surgery that excises a portion of the extensor carpi radialis brevis, referred to as the Nirschl technique, provided no significant benefit to patients with chronic tennis elbow, according to a placebo-controlled study presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine s Specialty Day.

Source: Healio

Vipul Patel, M.D.
Board-Certified Orthopedic SurgeonHand, Upper Extremity
& Nerve Surgeon

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Rebecca Nicholas
UK-Trained & Board CertifiedHand & Microvascular Surgeon

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