The ulnar nerve is a long nerve that runs down the shoulder to the hand. It helps your hands do fine motor skills like writing and gripping. If the ulnar nerve becomes damaged, it can cause pain, weakness, tingling and difficulty moving. Ulnar nerve entrapment is the most common type of nerve compression in the arm after carpal tunnel syndrome. About 1.8% of the U.S. population  experiences a form of ulnar nerve pain called cubital tunnel syndrome , which can make everyday ta

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