Work-Related Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital tunnel syndrome is the third most common work-related hand injury, and it accounts for 7% of hand injury claims. It is most commonly seen in truck drivers, musicians, and office workers.
A study of workers compensation claims in Washington State found that 48% of patients with cubital tunnel syndrome also have carpal tunnel syndrome. Patients suffering from both cubital tunnel syndrome and carpal tunnel syndrome are more likely to require surgical decompression and are 11% less likely to return to work.
In another study, electrodiagnostic testing was performed in 57% of patients diagnosed with cubital tunnel syndrome and confirmed the diagnosis in 18%. A recent meta-analysis of the literature found mixed data regarding the utility of electrodiagnostic testing upon predicting prognosis following surgery. However, a single study suggests improvements could be predicted by preoperative electrodiagnostic studies.
For more information on cubital tunnel syndrome, please read Cubital Tunnel Syndrome.
A study of workers compensation claims in Washington State found that 48% of patients with cubital tunnel syndrome also have carpal tunnel syndrome. Patients suffering from both cubital tunnel syndrome and carpal tunnel syndrome are more likely to require surgical decompression and are 11% less likely to return to work.
In another study, electrodiagnostic testing was performed in 57% of patients diagnosed with cubital tunnel syndrome and confirmed the diagnosis in 18%. A recent meta-analysis of the literature found mixed data regarding the utility of electrodiagnostic testing upon predicting prognosis following surgery. However, a single study suggests improvements could be predicted by preoperative electrodiagnostic studies.
For more information on cubital tunnel syndrome, please read Cubital Tunnel Syndrome.
