Cubital Tunnel Control Orthosis (CTCO) for the Non-Operative Management of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Cubital tunnel syndrome (CuTS), ulnar nerve entrapment about the elbow, is the second most common neuropathy of the upper extremity. Symptoms most commonly reported include paresthesia of the small finger and ulnar half of ring finger, difficulty maintaining grasp on objects and difficulty sleeping. These symptoms may be worsened by repetitive flexion of the elbow or external pressure at the ulnar aspect of the elbow. Conservative treatment is most often utilized for management of mild and moderate CuTS symptoms and include a combination of patient education, activity modification, non-steroidal medication use, ulnar nerve glides, and nocturnal extension splinting.
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Source Type: research