title: Ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow. Tailoring the treatment to the cause.
abstract: Ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow is a common cause of arm and hand pain, paresthesias, and weakness. Its characteristics and the appropriate diagnostic tests should be known to all primary care physicians. An understanding of the surgical treatment of this common disorder is helpful in providing informed medical care.
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004576:Electromyography; D006801:Humans; D008475:Median Nerve; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D010292:Paresthesia / Q000209:etiology; D011379:Prognosis; D014459:Ulnar Nerve; D000092464:Elbow Injuries