10 Facts About Ulnar Nerve Entrapment

8. Genetics

Ulnar nerve entrapment is not inherited, but some people are more prone to the condition, particularly those with a family history of compressed nerve issues. Generally, the prevalence of these conditions indicates genetic, physical growth that increases the chances of this compression. Hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies, or HNPP, is a hereditary disorder characterized by episodes of numbness and weakness that develop following even the slightest pressure or trauma to a single nerve. The most susceptible areas are the elbow and wrist.

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