cubital tunnel syndrome
pathology
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Cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition affecting the ulnar nerve at the elbow, similar to carpal tunnel syndrome which affects the median nerve at the wrist. It is a type of demyelinating neuropathy where the myelin sheath, which insulates nerve fibers, is damaged, leading to blocked nerve impulses. This compression can cause pain, numbness, and tingling in the affected arm and hand. Surgical intervention may be necessary to relieve the pressure on the entrapped nerve.1
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