CUBITAL TUNNEL-SYNDROME AND THE PAINFUL UPPER EXTREMITY

Cubital tunnel syndrome is the second most common compressive neuropat hy. With increasing prevalence of entrapment neuropathies, the present ation of ulnar nerve compression with a painful upper extremity appear s to be more common. Though our knowledge and understanding of this di sease is increasing, the principles of management remain. Reaching the timely and appropriate diagnosis and instituting an appropriate treat ment regimen help to restore and preserve normal function. Though ther e are many ways to reach these means, the avoidance of complications i s paramount to achieve a reliable and pain-free outcome. Preventing in jury to the medial antebrachial cutaneous nerve, complete release of a ll sites of compression, and avoidance of creating new compressive sit es are the keys to this end.