A Prevalence and Electrophysiological Evaluation of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Among Prolonged Mobile Phone Users of Collegiate

Abstract

Background:

Cell phone elbow refers to the compression of the ulnar nerve located behind the elbow, which can lead to sensations of tingling or numbness in the hand. This condition often arises from activities such as prolonged cell phone use, sleeping with the elbow flexed, or maintaining a bent arm position for extended durations. Cubital tunnel syndrome is recognized as the second most prevalent form of entrapment neuropathy affecting the upper limb.

Aim of the study:

For a better understanding of these clinical findings with electrophysiological tests like nerve conduction velocity study of the ulnar nerve in the cubital tunnel syndrome.

Objectives:

To find out prevalence & co-relation between prolonged mobile phone users and cubital tunnel syndrome by clinical & electrophysiological evaluation of cubital tunnel syndrome among collegiate of Uka Tarsadia University.

Methods:

The candidates were screened according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Total fifty-eight subjects were included in this underwent clinical and electrophysiological assessment of cubital tunnel syndrome. The outcome measures were: PRUNE, ULTT-4, Nerve conduction study.

Results:

Consequences of this learning demonstrations a significant correlation amongst the prolonged mobile phone users and cubital tunnel syndrome so alternative hypothesis is retained. Results of NCV parameters like motor nerve latency 1and amplitude of right elbow show a significant difference between groups. Latency 2, left amplitude and amplitude of right wrist does not show a significant difference between symptomatic and asymptomatic group.

Conclusion:

This study shows a significant correlation between the prolonged mobile phone users and cubital tunnel syndrome so alternative hypothesis is retained. Results of nerve conduction studies found a positive significant difference in NCS between symptomatic and asymptomatic groups, so in that alternative hypothesis is retained.