Ulnar nerve entrapment occurs when one of the nerves in the arm (the ulnar nerve) becomes compressed and can’t function normally. This can give symptoms of “falling asleep” in the ring finger and little finger, especially when the elbow is bent. You may have aching pain on the inside of the elbow. In some cases, […]
Description Ulnar nerve entrapment occurs when one of the nerves in the arm (the ulnar nerve) becomes compressed and can’t function normally. This can give symptoms of “falling asleep” in the ring finger and little finger, especially when the elbow is bent. You may have aching pain on the inside of the elbow. In some […]
Most people are familiar with carpal tunnel syndrome, which can cause numbness and tingling in the hand. A similar condition, called ulnar tunnel syndrome, can cause numbness and tingling that is confined to your little finger and the outside of your ring finger. Unlike carpal tunnel syndrome, however, ulnar tunnel syndrome is not usually caused […]
Dr. Wayne Weil: Hi, my name is Dr. Wayne Weil. I’m one of the surgeons here at Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle. My specialty is hand and elbow surgery, I did my medical school training at the New York University, School of Medicine in New York City. I did my orthopedic surgery residency at the Hospital […]
Endoscopic cubital tunnel release, or ECuTR, is a minimally invasive, promising, cutting-edge surgical technique devised to decompress the ulnar nerve as it passes through a tunnel called the cubital tunnel, which is located behind the bony bump on the inside of your elbow. The ulnar nerve supplies sensation to the ring and pinky fingers and […]
