Elbow and Forearm
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital tunnel syndrome is a set of symptoms that may occur if the ulnar nerve in your elbow gets pinched. This may happen if you bend or lean on your elbows often.
Symptoms: Numbness or tingling in the ring and little fingers, loss of finger or hand strength, inability to straighten fingers, and sharp, sudden pain when the elbow is touched.
Nerve Entrapment and Radiculopathy
Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow
Tennis elbow is an inflammation around the bony knob on the outer side of the elbow. It occurs when the tissue that attaches to the bone becomes irritated. Playing racquet sports or anything that involves extending your wrist or rotating your forearm can cause tennis elbow.
Symptoms: Pain on the outer side of the elbow and down the forearm. Pain is usually aggravated by gripping and lifting with the hand in certain positions. There may be swelling on the side of the elbow.