ulnar tunnel syndrome


ulnar tunnel syndrome

Orthopedics Any of a group of clinical complexes caused by ulnar nerve compression, which is most often due to a ganglion 'cyst,' but which may also be occupation- or hobby-related or due to laceration, arteritis, fractures and inflammation Clinical Sx differ according to site of nerve compression, and include varying degrees of motor defects and sensory loss of the medial aspect of hand Treatment Physical therapy, occasionally surgery. Cf Carpal tunnel syndrome, Tarsal tunnel.