Procedure - Cubital Tunnel Release

Cubital Tunnel Release

Cubital Tunnel syndrome is where the ulnar nerve becomes compressed on the inner side of the elbow. This can cause numbness, pins and needles and tingling in the ring and little fingers. It could also cause the many muscles of the had to waste away and become weak which can cause loss of function. The operation to release the nerve is done with a small incision where the tight tissue on top of the nerve is released. This gives the nerve more space and allows it to function more normally