Ulnar nerve entrapment at the wrist is fairly rare, so there isn’t much data about success rates and recovery periods. Your doctor can give you a better idea of what to expect from the procedure.

Cubital tunnel syndrome describes when the ulnar nerve, or funny bone, becomes stretched, compressed, or irritated. It may cause a person to experience numbness in the wrist, hand, or fingers.

The ulnar nerve gives sensation to the forearm and fourth and fifth fingers. Entrapment occurs when the nerve is compressed or irritated. Learn more here.