"Ulnar neural groove," "retrocondylar groove," or "epicondyle-olecranon groove"
Definitions
Symptoms secondary to compression or irritation of ulnar nerve at cubital tunnel
2nd most common peripheral entrapment neuropathy after carpal tunnel syndrome
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Selected References
Chang KV et al: Ulnar nerve cross-sectional area for the diagnosis of cubital tunnel syndrome: a meta-analysis of ultrasonographic measurements. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 99(4):743-757, 2018
Schertz M et al: High-resolution ultrasound in etiological evaluation of ulnar neuropathy at the elbow. Eur J Radiol. 95:111-117, 2017
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Abbreviations
Cubital tunnel syndrome (CUTS)
Synonyms
Ulnar neuropathy at elbow
Cubital tunnel
"Ulnar neural groove," "retrocondylar groove," or "epicondyle-olecranon groove"
Definitions
Symptoms secondary to compression or irritation of ulnar nerve at cubital tunnel
2nd most common peripheral entrapment neuropathy after carpal tunnel syndrome
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
Chang KV et al: Ulnar nerve cross-sectional area for the diagnosis of cubital tunnel syndrome: a meta-analysis of ultrasonographic measurements. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 99(4):743-757, 2018
Schertz M et al: High-resolution ultrasound in etiological evaluation of ulnar neuropathy at the elbow. Eur J Radiol. 95:111-117, 2017
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