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Definition of Cubital tunnel syndrome

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Cubital tunnel syndrome: A form of mononeuropathy due to compression or other injury of the ulnar nerve at the elbow. Symptoms of the cubital tunnel syndrome may include pain and numbness along the ulnar aspect (the little finger side) of the hand and forearm, and weakness of the hand.