title: Cubital tunnel syndrome.
abstract: Cubital tunnel syndrome is the second most common compressive neuropathy of the upper extremity. Key factors in the history, physical, and differential are outlined to assist the clinician in making an accurate diagnosis. Nonoperative measures and surgical options are reviewed, with medial epicondylectomy being the authors' preferred operative technique.
authors.affiliation: University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: McPherson
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Meals
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D012008:Recurrence; D014459:Ulnar Nerve