The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery Cubital Tunnel 1 – Diagnosis and Initial Treatment
Feb 1, 2020
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Screen for Medical Comorbidities
- Always ask about diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, and other medical issues in patients with cubital tunnel symptoms.
- This helps rule out other causes and understand the patient's overall condition.
Screen Neck Symptoms Carefully
- Screen for neck symptoms by checking if pain or shooting sensations start in the neck and radiate down the arm.
- Differentiating cervical radiculopathy is important to not miss double crush or proximal nerve issues.
Assess Hand Function Details
- Ask specific questions about hand weakness, clumsiness, and difficulty with fine motor tasks like buttoning.
- This helps distinguish sensory loss from motor or coordination problems.