What is ulnar tunnel syndrome?
Ulnar tunnel syndrome causes numbness and tingling in the little finger and along the outside of the ring finger.The ulnar nerve runs down the inside of the forearm to the heel of the hand close to the skin. Pressure to the forearm or wrist can cause weakness and numbness.
How do members experience ulnar tunnel syndrome?
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for ulnar tunnel syndrome*
Who has ulnar tunnel syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 9 | |
| 40s | 28 | |
| 50s | 33 | |
| 60s | 25 | |
| 70+ | 6 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 20 | |
| Female | 78 |