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Ulnar tunnel syndrome

M S Bednar1

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Hand Clinics
|November 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary
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Ulnar tunnel syndrome, a less common nerve compression, causes hand pain and numbness. Early diagnosis is key as it is a treatable condition affecting the ring and small fingers.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Neurology
  • Hand Surgery

Background:

  • Compression neuropathies are a common cause of upper extremity pain.
  • Ulnar tunnel syndrome is less frequent than cubital tunnel syndrome but presents similar symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight ulnar tunnel syndrome as a treatable cause of upper extremity pain.
  • To emphasize the importance of considering ulnar tunnel syndrome in differential diagnoses.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical presentations of ulnar tunnel syndrome.
  • Comparison with cubital tunnel syndrome.

Main Results:

  • Ulnar tunnel syndrome presents with numbness in the ring and small fingers, hand weakness, and ulnar wrist pain.

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  • Despite its lower frequency, it is a readily treatable condition.

    • Conclusions:

    • Ulnar tunnel syndrome should be considered in patients with specific ulnar-sided wrist and hand symptoms.
    • Prompt diagnosis and treatment can alleviate pain and improve hand function.