Cubital tunnel syndrome
Pressure on the ulnar nerve at the inside of the elbow causing numbness or tingling in the ring and little fingers, sometimes with hand weakness.
Common triggers
- Sleeping with the elbow bent for long periods
- Leaning on the elbow at a desk
- Repetitive elbow flexion at work
When to seek care
- Numbness in the ring and little fingers that wakes you at night
- Weakness with pinch or grip
- Trouble crossing your fingers or splaying them apart
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Related care
Splints often used
If conservative care is not enough
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Sources
- Cubital tunnel syndrome — American Society for Surgery of the Hand(accessed 2026-04-22)