10 Ulnar Nerve Entrapment Symptoms
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Weakened Grip
Because ulnar nerve entrapment mainly affects the hand and fingers, it's no surprise it may have an adverse effect on a person's grip. Grip strength naturally declines with age, but having a weakened grip may indicate the presence of other conditions.3Cui, Mengzhao, et al. ‘Grip Strength and the Risk of Cognitive Decline and Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Longitudinal Cohort Studies.’ Frontiers, 4 Jan. 2021, www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnagi.2021.625551/full
Nerve damage or pinched nerves are common causes of a weakened grip. In addition, inflammation in the joints resulting from conditions such as arthritis may also cause the loss of some or a great deal of grip strength.
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