Cubital Tunnel Control Orthosis (CTCO) for the Non-Operative Management of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Conservative treatment is most often utilized for management of mild and moderate CuTS symptoms and include a combination of patient education, activity modification, non-steroidal medication use, ulnar nerve glides, and nocturnal extension splinting. Patient progress was evaluated though use of the QuickDASH, an 11-point numerical pain rating scale, and grip strength assessed with a dynamometer.Results Case 1 was a 33 year old right hand dominant male with a five-year history of ulnar nerve compression to the left upper extremity with no co-morbidities noted. [...]evaluation of CTCO orthosis in comparison to traditional orthosis methods are warranted.Disclaimer The view(s) expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of Brooke Army Medical Center, the U.S. Army Medical Department, the U.S. Army Office of the Surgeon General, the Department of the Air Force, the Department of the Army, Department of the Navy, or the Department of Defense or the U.S. Government.Figure 1Active elbow flexion with passive elbow extension at rest while wearing the CTCO.Figure 2Use of thermoplastic dynamic bars and location of strapping prevents pressure over the cubital tunnel.