Afok Roshan, Saadat Abad Physiotherapy, Tehran

Ulnar nerve involvement in the inner part of the elbow (behind the medial epicondyle) is called cubital tunnel syndrome... The reason for naming this condition is because the involvement is in the elbow area and the word cubital means anything related to the elbow... This involvement is more common in men than the skin and arm muscles. The medial condyle (the internal projection of the arm in the elbow joint, which is also known by touch) passes and goes to the forearm and goes to the forearm.. For whatever reason, the tracheal nerve is under pressure and shows its symptoms in the form of pain, numbness and weakness of the muscles of the forearm and fingers. - Dislocation or fracture of the elbow joint and damage to the ulnar nerve - Bleeding and creating a hematoma around the ulnar nerve and pressure on the nerve - Prolonged bending of the elbow (such as bending the elbow for a long time while talking on the phone) or leaning the elbow (especially its inner edge) on a hard surface. - Frequent and continuous movements of the elbow may cause damage to the muscles of the soft tissue around the joint and cause inflammation.... Repeated movements and pressure on the joint lead to the narrowing of the cubital space and compression of the ulnar nerve... - The presence of a tumor or ganglion in the inner part of the elbow... Cubital tunnel syndrome symptoms - Feeling of pain in the hand and little finger and the inner half of the ring finger - Tingling and numbness, especially at night (the inner part of the forearm and two little fingers) Tingling and aggravation of symptoms when the elbow joint is kept in flexion - Pain in the inner part of the elbow - Feeling of weakness in the fingers when grasping objects and making delicate movements with the fingers - In severe cases, it may lead to thinning of the palm muscles.... Diagnosis of cubital tunnel syndrome The doctor examines the clinical symptoms of the patient and the history of the patient is taken and the strength of the muscles is checked. By tapping the back of the inner epicondyle at the place where the nerve passes, symptoms such as pain and tingling in the hand and fingers are produced, which indicate that the nerve in the elbow area is under pressure. It may be under pressure like the neck. Sometimes due to arthritis and the presence of bone spurs (bone spurs) in the inner part of the elbow, the nerve may be under pressure. is to take X-rays of the elbow area.. and it is necessary for the patient to observe things that prevent the return of symptoms after recovery.. The treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome is as follows: Resting and avoiding any repetitive activities in the elbow area and not bending the elbow for a long time or leaning the elbow on hard surfaces... - In case of pain and inflammation on the inner surface of the elbow, put an ice compress on the area for 10 to 15 minutes to reduce the inflammation... - Using an elbow pad to protect the elbow from pressure - Closing the elbow brace at night to prevent long-term bending of the elbow and pressure on the ulnar nerve - Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen to reduce inflammation and pain - Physiotherapy is very effective in the treatment of this syndrome... after investigating the cause of nerve compression, the physiotherapist can choose the right plan to treat the patient... services such as electrotherapy and ultrasound, Tachiar, laser, acupuncture and manual therapy in T**Physiotherapy in the Westthe most specialized cities of Roshan)** can help reduce pain and inflammation in the area and also increase the speed in case of nerve damage, Physiotherapist It can reduce the pressure on the nerve by using myofascial release techniques and stretching.... In parallel with the reduction of symptoms, it is necessary to strengthen the weak and atrophied muscles so that they are inactive if the passive functional capacity returns to the muscles before the muscle injury.. Effective surgery may be performed, which usually does not transfer the ulnar nerve from back to front, and thus the pressure is removed from the nerve... He should get up and avoid excessive bending and straightening of the elbow.... Improvement in symptoms may not be evident very soon and may take several months.