What Causes Tingling In Fingers When Suffering From Tennis Elbow?

Posted on Tue, 27 May 2014

Question: I have been to the doctors and apparently I have Tennis Elbow, but I cannot hold anything in my hand, my two outer fingers are tingly and my shoulder cracks when I move my arm in a certain way?

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
nerve compression can be at ulnar nerve near elbow

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have studied your case.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your arm and fingers pain associated with it.
I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis.

For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
As you have elbow symptoms origin of nerve compression can be at ulnar nerve near elbow.

Shoulder crack can be due to rotator cuff injury or arthropathy.If required MRI shoulder may help in diagnosis.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar