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Cubital tunnel

The cubital tunnel is a channel which allows the Ulnar nerve (commonly known as the “funny bone”) to travel over the elbow.

Chronic compression of this nerve is known as Cubital Tunnel Syndrome[1][2], a form of Repetitive Strain Injury akin to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

References

References

  1. Szabo RM; et al. (2007). “Natural History and Conservative Management of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome”. Hand Clinics. 23 (3): 311–318. doi:10.1016/j.hcl.2007.05.002.
  2. “Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Cell Phone Elbow”. Retrieved 2007-08-31. Text ” Health News and Tips For Computer Users and Abusers ” ignored (help)
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