What Is Cubital Tunnel Syndrome?
2. Symptoms
Most people first notice symptoms of cubital tunnel syndrome in the affected hand. These typically involve numbness, tingling, and/or pain, especially in the ring and small fingers. You may also experience a lack of grip strength. Moving your fingers may become more difficult, and you may have trouble manipulating small objects or performing activities that require manual dexterity, such as playing the piano.
You may also experience symptoms in the forearm or elbow. Rather than numbness or tingling, these typically take the form of a dull ache. Pain in your elbow will occur along the inside, i.e., the part that is closest to your body when you stand with your hands at your side with the palms facing front. The pain at your elbow may be similar to that caused by medial epicondylitis, more commonly known as golfer’s elbow.
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