Cubital tunnel syndrome: causes and risk factors

Evidence-based neurology checklist on cubital tunnel syndrome: causes and risk factors: Occupational risks Truck drivers Baseball pitchers Repetitive elbow flexion and extension Constant tool-holding position Vibrating tool use Habitual risk factors Medical causes Orthopaedic causes

Occupational risks

  • Truck drivers
  • Baseball pitchers
  • Repetitive elbow flexion and extension
  • Constant tool-holding position
  • Vibrating tool use

Habitual risk factors

Medical causes

Orthopaedic causes

References

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  5. Resorlu H, Zateri C, Akbal A, et al. Cubital tunnel syndrome secondary to gouty tophi: a case report. J Pak Med Assoc 2017; 67:474-475.
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