Ulnar Nerve/Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Cubital tunnel syndrome or ulnar nerve problems can occur involving a number of different mechanisms:
Decreased space in the cubital tunnel (can occur for a number of different reasons)
Swelling of the nerve, especially the portion that passes through the cubital tunnel
Repetitive use of the elbow
Prior injury to the inside part of the elbow
Elbow dislocation or instability
Fracture of the bones near the nerve
Significant elbow arthritis
Injury or compression of the nerve in other locations such as the neck

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