Posts Tagged: cubital tunnel syndrome

Why Would I Need an EMG Nerve Conduction Study?

EMG nerve conduction study for cubital tunnel syndrome

Your doctor may order an electromyography test, also known as an EMG nerve conduction study, if they expect that you have a nerve injury such as carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, or a nerve laceration. Key Takeaways: An EMG nerve conduction study is a test that checks how well your muscles and nerves are… Read more »

Pain in the Elbow? Learn More about Cubital Tunnel Syndrome from Louisville Orthopedic

Sometimes the arm’s ulnar nerve is irritated or pinched causing ulnar nerve entrapment at a person’s elbow. This is called cubital tunnel syndrome. Based on where this nerve entrapment happens, the symptoms can include elbow pain and sometimes a numb feeling in the hand, elbow, fingers and wrist. While the cause of cubital tunnel syndrome… Read more »