Your ulnar nerve runs all the way from your shoulder to your little finger. The ulnar nerve manages the muscles that allow you to make fine movements with your fingers. It also controls some of the ...

This week we are going to discuss a condition of the elbow that can affect the forearm and hand: the ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow. The ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow is specifically what ...

This week we are going to discuss cubital tunnel syndrome at the elbow—a relatively common condition which is often misunderstood or misdiagnosed as a neck condition. Cubital tunnel syndrome is the ...

Cubital tunnel syndrome is a health condition that involves compression of stretching of the ulnar nerve. The ulnar nerve supplies the muscles of the hand and what is commonly known as the funny bone.

Most people have heard of carpal tunnel syndrome, and likely even know someone who suffers from it. Cubital tunnel syndrome is less common but also can cause debilitating symptoms, such as numbness in ...

Gas tamponade with face-down posturing has been regarded as a crucial step in the success of macular hole surgery. Most surgeons using long-acting gases recommend face-down posturing for 45–50 min of ...

We all know that pain when we hit the inside of our elbow, often called the funny bone. Sometimes it feels like just a “ding,” other times we may cry out in pain. We are actually not hitting our funny ...