12 Questions
In nerve entrapment syndrome of the elbow and forearm, where does compression of the ulnar nerve commonly occur?
At the Cubital tunnel
Which muscle forms the roof of the 'cubital tunnel' where the ulnar nerve enters the forearm region?
Flexor carpi ulnaris muscle
What region of the wrist joint is associated with compression of the ulnar nerve?
Guyon's canal
Which part of the hand is supplied by the sensory branch of the ulnar nerve at Guyon's canal?
Little finger (pinky)
What factors determine the severity and nature of sensorimotor symptoms in ulnar nerve compression?
The level of compression and duration of symptoms
Which part of the ulnar nerve supplies motor branches to the hypothenar muscles at Guyon's canal?
'Main trunk' of ulnar nerve
What is a common clinical sign of cubital and Guyon's tunnel syndrome?
Pain on tapping of the ulnar nerve
Which movement can aggravate pain and paresthesia along the nerve course in cubital and Guyon's tunnel syndrome?
Elbow flexion
What is a common symptom in severe cases of cubital and Guyon's tunnel syndrome?
Reduced grip strength
Which condition is also known as 'Duchenne sign' in cubital and Guyon's tunnel syndrome?
Ulnar claw hand
What is one of the conservative management strategies recommended for cubital and Guyon's tunnel syndrome?
Night splints to limit elbow flexion
Which type of exercises are considered for painful neuropathy symptoms modification in conservative management of cubital and Guyon's tunnel syndrome?
Neural mobilisation exercises
Explore the compression of the ulnar nerve at the Cubital tunnel in the elbow joint region and Guyon’s canal in the wrist joint region. Learn about the anatomy and common symptoms associated with Cubital tunnel and Guyon’s Tunnel syndrome.
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