Ulnar Nerve Entrapment Syndromes in Elbow and Forearm
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In nerve entrapment syndrome of the elbow and forearm, where does compression of the ulnar nerve commonly occur?

  • At Radial head
  • At Brachial plexus
  • At the Cubital tunnel (correct)
  • At Carpal tunnel
  • Which muscle forms the roof of the 'cubital tunnel' where the ulnar nerve enters the forearm region?

  • Brachioradialis muscle
  • Flexor carpi radialis muscle
  • Flexor digitorum superficialis muscle
  • Flexor carpi ulnaris muscle (correct)
  • What region of the wrist joint is associated with compression of the ulnar nerve?

  • Radial styloid process
  • Scaphoid bone
  • Guyon's canal (correct)
  • Lunate bone
  • Which part of the hand is supplied by the sensory branch of the ulnar nerve at Guyon's canal?

    <p>Little finger (pinky)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors determine the severity and nature of sensorimotor symptoms in ulnar nerve compression?

    <p>The level of compression and duration of symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the ulnar nerve supplies motor branches to the hypothenar muscles at Guyon's canal?

    <p>'Main trunk' of ulnar nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common clinical sign of cubital and Guyon's tunnel syndrome?

    <p>Pain on tapping of the ulnar nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which movement can aggravate pain and paresthesia along the nerve course in cubital and Guyon's tunnel syndrome?

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

    What is a common symptom in severe cases of cubital and Guyon's tunnel syndrome?

    <p>Reduced grip strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is also known as 'Duchenne sign' in cubital and Guyon's tunnel syndrome?

    <p>Ulnar claw hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the conservative management strategies recommended for cubital and Guyon's tunnel syndrome?

    <p>Night splints to limit elbow flexion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of exercises are considered for painful neuropathy symptoms modification in conservative management of cubital and Guyon's tunnel syndrome?

    <p>Neural mobilisation exercises</p> Signup and view all the answers

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