Preferred Label : cubital tunnel syndrome;
Definition : Compression of the ulnar nerve in the cubital tunnel, which is formed by the two heads
of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle, humeral-ulnar aponeurosis, and medial ligaments
of the elbow. This condition may follow trauma or occur in association with processes
which produce nerve enlargement or narrowing of the canal. Manifestations include
elbow pain and paresthesia radiating distally, weakness of ulnar innervated intrinsic
hand muscles, and loss of sensation over the hypothenar region, fifth finger, and
ulnar aspect of the ring finger. (Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1995, Ch51, p43) [MeSH];
UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0206239;
Origin ID : RID4648;
UMLS CUI : C0206239;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- Semantic type(s)
- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
Compression of the ulnar nerve in the cubital tunnel, which is formed by the two heads
of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle, humeral-ulnar aponeurosis, and medial ligaments
of the elbow. This condition may follow trauma or occur in association with processes
which produce nerve enlargement or narrowing of the canal. Manifestations include
elbow pain and paresthesia radiating distally, weakness of ulnar innervated intrinsic
hand muscles, and loss of sensation over the hypothenar region, fifth finger, and
ulnar aspect of the ring finger. (Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1995, Ch51, p43) [MeSH]
