Clinical Characteristics of Cubital and Guyon’s Tunnel Syndrome
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Where does compression of the ulnar nerve commonly occur?

  • Shoulder joint
  • Wrist joint
  • Elbow joint (correct)
  • Hip joint
  • Which muscle forms the roof of the 'cubital tunnel' where the ulnar nerve passes through in the forearm region?

  • Brachialis
  • Flexor carpi ulnaris (correct)
  • Flexor carpi radialis
  • Biceps brachii
  • What region is affected by Guyon’s Tunnel syndrome?

  • Elbow region
  • Wrist region (correct)
  • Knee region
  • Shoulder region
  • What varies depending on the location of ulnar nerve compression?

    <p>Severity and nature of sensorimotor symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve supplies the medial one and a half fingers of the hand?

    <p>Ulnar nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow lead to?

    <p>Pinky finger numbness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What clinical sign is commonly associated with cubital and Guyon's tunnel syndrome?

    <p>Tinel sign</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following movements can aggravate pain and paresthesia in cubital and Guyon's tunnel syndrome?

    <p>Elbow flexion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What clinical manifestation is observed in severe cases of cubital and Guyon's tunnel syndrome?

    <p>Muscle wasting in the hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common conservative management approach for cubital and Guyon's tunnel syndrome?

    <p>Custom-fit hand splint for claw hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle weakness is associated with cubital and Guyon's tunnel syndrome?

    <p>Interosseous muscles of the hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential treatment option for reducing swelling and pressure to the nerve in cubital and Guyon's tunnel syndrome?

    <p>Surgical decompression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is characteristic of Ulnar claw hand in patients with cubital and Guyon's tunnel syndrome?

    <p>'Thumb to little/ring finger' pinch grip</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of hand splint is typically recommended for managing claw hand in cubital and Guyon's tunnel syndrome?

    <p>'Custom-fit' hand splint</p> Signup and view all the answers

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