Cell Phone Elbow Syndrome

This syndrome is also known as Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. And I seem to have this syndrome as well.

Cubital tunnel syndrome is caused by compression.When people hold their elbow flexed for a prolonged period, such as when speaking on the phone or sleeping at night, the ulnar nerve is placed in tension. Leaning on an elbow while driving or working, and sitting at a computer workstation that requires elbow flexion greater than 90 degrees.

When the elbow is bent, the nerve may be stretched and push against the bony bump(above pic).

Most people with Cubital tunnel syndrome problem have a habit of sleeping with either their elbows bent, their arms up by their head, or both. (I have habit of bending my elbow when i sleep.. BAD habit!!)

Affected patients often experience numbness and tingling along the little finger and ulnar half of the ring finger, usually accompanied by weakness of grip. This frequently occurs when the patient rests upon or flexes the elbow.

I have experience numbness + pain on my little finger for a long time that even my friend notice about it but never know the cause of it. So, if anyone is having this syndrome, STOP PROLONG BENDING YOUR ELBOW!!!

Thats all, tataz~!! <3