Positive compression test; Thenar atrophy may be present later in course; Weakness of abductor pollicis brevis; Sensory loss to pinprick, light touch, two-point discrimination or Semmes-Weinstein monofilament tests in a median nerve distribution. No loss of sensation in the central palm. DIAGNOSIS SYMPTOMS SIGNS (Required Findings) Cubital Tunnel Paresthesias or dull, aching Paresthesias or dull, aching in the 4th Syndrome sensations in the 4th and 5th digits and 5th digits and at least one of the (ring and small fingers) and following exam findings: discomfort near the medial aspect of the elbow. Diminished sensation of the fifth and ulnar half of the ring fingers, which may sometimes include sensory loss to pinprick, light touch, two-point discrimination or Semmes-Weinstein monofilament tests in an ulnar nerve distribution; Positive elbow flexion/ulnar compression test; Later stages manifested by: intrinsic atrophy and ulnar innervated intrinsic weakness; sign; Wartenberg’s Froment’s sign.
Positive compression test; Thenar atrophy may be present later in course; Weakness of abductor pollicis brevis; Sensory loss to pinprick, light touch, two-point discrimination or Semmes-Weinstein monofilament tests in a median nerve distribution. No loss of sensation in the central palm. DIAGNOSIS SYMPTOMS SIGNS (Required Findings) Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Paresthesias or dull, aching sensations in the 4th and 5th digits (ring and small fingers) and discomfort near the medial aspect of the elbow. Paresthesias or dull, aching in the 4th and 5th digits and at least one of the following exam findings: Diminished sensation of the fifth and ulnar half of the ring fingers, which may sometimes include sensory loss to pinprick, light touch, two-point discrimination or Semmes-Weinstein monofilament tests in an ulnar nerve distribution; Positive elbow flexion/ulnar compression test; Later stages manifested by: intrinsic atrophy and ulnar innervated intrinsic weakness; Wartenberg’s sign; Froment’s sign.
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