Home Health : Cell Phone Elbow
If you don’t use a headset for talking on your cell phone, you may need to be on the lookout for cell phone elbow, or cubital tunnel syndrome. This ailment is similar to carpal tunnel syndrome, except that it’s in the elbow instead of the wrist. Cell phone elbow occurs when the ulnar nerve becomes compressed in the area known as the “funny bone” causing numbness, tingling and pain in the little finger and outside edge of the ring finger. Eventually, fatigue and weakness in the hand will occur. So, if you visit your doctor with issues like cell phone elbow, you may be sent for an xray or MRI. If so, St. John’s newly remodeled outpatient diagnostic center is the place to go. Easy, one-stop registration gets you in and out and on your way. For more information call St. John’s Referral One at 625.2000 or visit stj.com.
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