Which digits show decreased sensation in Cubital Tunnel Syndrome?

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Which digits show decreased sensation in Cubital Tunnel Syndrome?

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome compresses the ulnar nerve at the elbow, which carries sensation to the little finger and the ulnar (ulnar) half of the ring finger on both the palm and the back of the hand. The thumb, index, and middle fingers (and the radial half of the ring finger) are supplied by the median nerve, so they typically retain sensation in this condition. Therefore, the digits with decreased sensation are the little finger and the ulnar half of the ring finger.

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome compresses the ulnar nerve at the elbow, which carries sensation to the little finger and the ulnar (ulnar) half of the ring finger on both the palm and the back of the hand. The thumb, index, and middle fingers (and the radial half of the ring finger) are supplied by the median nerve, so they typically retain sensation in this condition. Therefore, the digits with decreased sensation are the little finger and the ulnar half of the ring finger.

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