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Although uncommon compared with carpal tunnel syndrome, these disorders can produce disabling motor and sensory deficits. This review consolidates current treatment evidence and offers clinical recommendations. 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Kachooei, MD PhD  \nResearch performed at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH, USA  \nReceived: 13 May 2025 Accepted: 16 July 2025  \nAbstract  \nPeripheral nerve compression syndromes at the elbow include Cubital Tunnel Syndrome (CuTS), Radial Tunnel Syndrome (RTS), Posterior Interosseous Syndrome (PINS), Pronator Teres Syndrome (PTS), and Anterior Interosseous Nerve Syndrome (AINS) . These conditions, though rare compared to carpal tunnel syndrome, can cause debilitating motor and sensory deficits. This review aims to consolidate the latest evidence about treatments to improve therapeutic outcomes and provide clinical recommendations. Conservative treatment is usually first-line and includes physical therapy, splinting, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and corticosteroid injections. Despite limited evidence, NSAIDs remain widely used due to their cost-effectiveness. Corticosteroid injections offer potential short-term relief and diagnostic value, particularly in CuTS, where non-responders may require alternative diagnoses. Splinting shows variable success, with most patients reporting symptom improvement, while nerve glide exercises and patient education are essential for managing p rovocative movements. Surgical intervention is indicated when conservative treatments fail. The mainstay surgical therapy for elbow nerve entrapment is decompression. Still, new evidence suggests a difference between management for the various entrapments. Minimally invasive techniques have shown promising outcomes with reduced recovery times. Future research on elbow nerve entrapments should aim to establish a treatment algorithm and to advance minimally invasive techniques.  \nLevel of evidence: V  \nKeywords: Conservative treatment , Cubital tunnel syndrome, Diagnosis , Peripheral nerve compression syndromes , Surgical decompression  \nIntroduction  \nP  \neripheral nerve syndromes of the elbow and forearm, though less common than those of the hand  \nand wrist, are frequently encountered in clinical practice. The ulnar, radial, and median nerves, along with their branches—the posterior interosseous nerve (PIN) and anterior interosseous nerve (AIN)—are particularly vulnerable to compression as they traverse intricate structures.1 Pulleys and sheaths facilitate nerve gliding, but traction and compression forces, combined with factors like capsule thickening, adhesions, or heterotopic ossifications, can lead to mechanical neuropathy.2  \nThe biomechanical complexity of the elbow and forearm makes these nerves highly susceptible to compression syndromes, leading to a significant decrease in function and  \nincreased patient morbidity.3 This review consolidates current insights into the treatment of these syndromes, providing clinicians with a comprehensive understanding of treatment strategies and prognostic considerations, ultimately enhancing patient care and informed decisionmaking.  \nMain body  \nEtiology and Risk Factors  \nCubital tunnel syndrome (CuTS) results from compression, stretching, or friction of the ulnar nerve as it passes through the cubital tunnel beneath the Osborne ligament.4 Repetitive or prolonged elbow flexion exacerbates symptoms due to the anatomical relationship of the nerve with the elbow's  \nstructures, reducing the canal’s volume by 55% and stretching the nerve by 4.7 to 8 mm during flexion.5 Smoking is a risk factor, likely due to nicotine-induced ischemia, while individuals in physically demanding jobs also face increased risk.5 Radial tunnel syndrome (RTS) is primarily caused by compression at the arcade of Frohse, the loop of Henry, or hypertrophic forearm muscles, leading to PIN entrapment.6 The arcade of Frohse is the most common site of PIN syndrome (PINS), which may arise f","cbCaidawG7EsGtse","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidawG7EsGtse","pdf",687835,"English","# Abstract\n# Introduction\n# Main body\n## Etiology and Risk Factors\n## Epidemiology\n## Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis","[{\"question\":\"Which peripheral nerve compression syndromes at the elbow are covered in this review?\",\"answer\":\"The review includes Cubital Tunnel Syndrome (CuTS), Radial Tunnel Syndrome (RTS), Posterior Interosseous Syndrome (PINS), Pronator Teres Syndrome (PTS), and Anterior Interosseous Nerve Syndrome (AINS).\"},{\"question\":\"What is the typical first-line treatment approach for these elbow nerve syndromes?\",\"answer\":\"Conservative treatment is usually first-line and includes physical therapy, splinting, NSAIDs, and corticosteroid injections.\"},{\"question\":\"When is surgical intervention indicated?\",\"answer\":\"Surgery is indicated when conservative treatments fail, with decompression identified as the mainstay surgical therapy for elbow nerve entrapment.\"}]","Peripheral Nerve Syndromes at the Elbow - A Review of Current Treatments | PDF",1790729842,18]