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Cubital Tunnel Syndrome MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Tree Number(s)
C10.668.829.500.850.200
C10.668.829.550.925.200
C26.844.150.957.200
Unique ID
D020430
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D020430
Scope Note
Compression of the ULNAR NERVE in the cubital tunnel, which is formed by the two heads of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle, humeral-ulnar aponeurosis, and medial ligaments of the elbow. This condition may follow trauma or occur in association with processes which produce nerve enlargement or narrowing of the canal. Manifestations include elbow pain and PARESTHESIA radiating distally, weakness of ulnar innervated intrinsic hand muscles, and loss of sensation over the hypothenar region, fifth finger, and ulnar aspect of the ring finger. (Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1995, Ch51, p43)
Entry Term(s)
Ulnar Nerve Compression, Cubital Tunnel
Ulnar Nerve Entrapment, Elbow
NLM Classification #
WL 520
Previous Indexing
Elbow/injuries (1969-1999)
Nerve Compression Syndromes (1974-1999)
Ulnar Nerve (1969-1999)
Public MeSH Note
2000; for CUBITAL TUNNEL SYNDROME see ULNAR NERVE COMPRESSION SYNDROME 1994-1999
History Note
2000; for CUBITAL TUNNEL SYNDROME use ULNAR NERVE COMPRESSION SYNDROMES 1994-1999
Date Established
2000/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/11/03
Revision Date
2010/06/25
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Preferred
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