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cubital syndrom
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Old 04.12.2008, 09:10 PM
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Default cubital syndrom

Cubital Tunnel syndrom is a fast becoming condition. Often associated with those who do a high amount of gaming and computer use.
The channel in tehe lbow becomes compressed with synovial fluid and compacted against the actual joint coming from the upper arm.
If you lean on your elbows alot and rest on your elbows, this will compress the nerves from the nerves form teh arm.
You can tell if you have this by the fingers " twitching" by themselvs and falling into a sleep.
If the condition is serious there will also be a heat and cold temperature change, possibly swelling of the hand itself, especially the palms.
According to our neurologist pamphlet on these........
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