Ulnar nerve entrapment

A condition in which the long nerve in the arm gets compressed or irritated.

Overview

Ulnar nerve entrapment is a condition in which the long nerve in the arm gets compressed or irritated.

Symptoms

Pain usually occurs in a hand or elbow. Symptoms include tingling in the little and ring fingers when the elbow is bent, numbness, and finger movement difficulty.

Treatments

Treatments may include drugs, braces, physical therapy, and surgery.