Episode #159 Cubital tunnel syndrome
Jul 19, 2024•40 min•Season 5Ep. 15
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Episode description
During this episode I discuss cubital tunnel syndrome. Cubital tunnel syndrome is second most common nerve compression injury in the upper limb.
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Cubital tunnel syndrome can create complications in cases where there is a lag between symptom onset and diagnosis.
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Throughout the episode I outline clinical presentation, assessment tools I use, conservative and non-conservative treatments methods that are common, as well as how I approach these cases in the clinic.
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What has helped you manage cubital tunnel syndrome? Comment below.
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*Episode Resources*
- Andrews K, Rowland A, Pranjal A & Ebraheim N. Cubital tunnel syndrome: Anatomy, clinical presentation, and management. J Orthop. 2018 Aug 16;15(3):832-836. doi: 10.1016/j.jor.2018.08.010.
- Wolny T, Fernandez-de-las-Penas C, Buzek T, Domin M, Granek A & Linek P. The Effects of Physiotherapy in the Treatment of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review. J Clin Med. 2022 Jul 21;11(14):4247. doi: 10.3390/jcm11144247.
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