Medical articles of Cubital tunnel syndrome

08/04/2025
Miss Anna Panagiotidou
Consultant Peripheral Nerve Surgeon
Peripheral nerve entrapment: The link between repetitive movements and nerve pain
Peripheral nerve entrapment is a common condition that occurs when a nerve is compressed, leading to pain, numbness, and weakness in the affected area. In this article, we will explore how repetitive motions contribute to nerve pain, the symptoms to look out for, and the steps you can take to treat and prevent this condition.
26/09/2024
Written by Top Doctors
Smartphone syndrome: How modern tech is damaging our upper limbs
Smartphone syndrome is an increasingly common issue in today’s digital age that affects the upper limbs – particularly the arms, wrists, and hands. This article provides an expert insight, exploring the impact of smartphone syndrome and what can be done to prevent or treat it.
03/08/2021
Professor Mohamed Imam
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Cubital tunnel syndrome: all you need to know
Cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition that can affect the elbow and can occur quite frequently if we bang our elbow off firm objects. Here to talk us through the condition in more detail is experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Professor Mohamed Imam.
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03/02/2021
Mr Phil Wright
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Cubital tunnel release surgery: what to expect
Fed up of feeling pins and needles in your arm when you're trying to sleep at night? Then the surgical procedure cubital tunnel release may be an option for you. Here, one of our leading orthopaedic surgeons Mr Phil Wright explains everything you need to know about the surgery, which relieves the compressed ulnar never in your elbow.
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06/11/2019
Mr Nick Ferran
Orthopaedic Surgeon
How do I know if I need elbow surgery?
Most chronic elbow conditions can be helped with non-surgical management such as physiotherapy. However, some conditions continue to cause pain or stiffness despite physiotherapy and may require surgery. We asked orthopaedic surgeon Mr Nick Ferran about shoulder surgery and how to take care of your elbow afterwards.
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12/09/2019
Mr Ali Al-Sabti
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Common injuries affecting golfers
The golf swing is a fundamental part of the game and poor swinging techniques can injure the shoulders, elbows, hands and wrists. Mr Ali Al-Sabti, a leading orthopaedic surgeon, tells us what the most common golf injuries he’s encountered are and what treatments are available.
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15/04/2019
Mr Nick Ferran
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Is it cubital tunnel (carpal tunnel elbow) or carpal tunnel syndrome?
It's more likely that you've heard of carpal tunnel syndrome, a trapped nerve in the wrist, over cubital tunnel syndrome, where the ulnar nerve is compressed in the elbow. Expert orthopaedic surgeon Mr Nick Ferran explains the symptoms of both and whether it's possible to have the two conditions at the same time.
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12/04/2019
Ms Anna Moon
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Cubital tunnel syndrome: Symptoms and treatment
Cubital tunnel syndrome is a compressed nerve in the elbow that causes numbness or tingling in the ring and small fingers. We've asked leading consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Ms Anna Moon, to explain what treatment options are available and whether surgery is required.
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26/03/2019
Mr Andrew Fitzgerald
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Common hand and wrist conditions
When nerves in our hands, wrists and elbows become compressed we can experience problems with our grip strength and dexterity, as well as pain and discomfort. Two of the most common hand and wrist conditions are carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome. Mr Andrew Fitzgerald, an experienced orthopaedic surgeon and expert in treating hand, wrist and elbow problems, summarises these common conditions.
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06/06/2018
Ms Anna Moon
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Carpal tunnel surgery: what to expect
Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most efficient hand procedures on offer, and provides immediate pain relief. We interviewed leading orthopaedic hand surgen Ms Anna Moon to find out what it's like to have the operation, and what patients can expect from post-operative recovery.
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