Ulnar Nerve Entrapment

Ulnar nerve entrapment is a common problem that occurs when something irritates or compresses the ulnar nerve in the elbow or wrist. Typical symptoms of ulnar nerve entrapment can include muscle weakness, decreased grip strength, clumsiness, muscle wasting, numbness, tingling sensation, pain in the little finger and ring finger, and hand weakness. Treatment depends on the severity of the ulnar nerve entrapment. It may involve occupational therapy, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), splints, or nerve release surgery (when non-surgical treatments fail to work).