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The most common place for compression of the nerve is behind the inside part of the elbow. Ulnar nerve compression at the elbow is called cubital tunnel syndrome.. Numbness and tingling in the hand and fingers are common symptoms of cubital tunnel syndrome.In most cases, symptoms can be managed with conservative treatments like changes in activities and bracing. Numbness and tingling in the ring finger and little finger are common symptoms of ulnar nerve entrapment. 2  Often, these symptoms come and go. 3  They happen more often when the elbow is bent, such as when driving or holding the phone.
Ulnar nerve compression at the wrist: This causes numbness and tingling of the little finger, part of the ring finger, and in the palm on the little finger side. Ulnar nerve compression at the elbow: This causes not only the numbness noted above but also numbness on the back of the hand on the pinky side. Pressure on the radial nerve in the forearm or above the wrist: This can cause numbness over the back of the thumb, the index finger, and the web between these two fingers. Median nerve compression at the elbow: This can cause numbness not only in the same area as in carpal tunnel syndrome but also in the palm at the base of the thumb.