What Is Ulnar Nerve Entrapment?
1. Symptoms of Ulnar Nerve Entrapment
Ulnar nerve entrapment symptoms occur in two main places; the elbow and the hand. However, most symptoms occur in hands and fingers. The most common symptoms of Ulnar nerve entrapment are intermittent numbness and tingling occurring in the fingers, especially the ring finger and the little finger. The grip of the affected hand becomes weaker and most patients describe their little and ring fingers as being asleep.
People who type often or play an instrument find it difficult to control their fingers. Any task that requires the use of fingers becomes more difficult. In addition, they become more sensitive to cold temperature and feel pain and tenderness in the inner part of the arm at the level of the elbow. If the condition is left untreated, muscle wasting may occur.
