Dr. Wayne Weil, MD

Wayne Weil, MD Hand Surgery Wrist Surgery Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery Arthroscopy Fracture Care Request Appointment For Preferred location, please select Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle Ballard or Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle Wallingford. For Provider to see, please select one of the nine OSS physicians or six physician assistants. Or, Any, first available. Wayne Weil, MD […]

Cubital Tunnel

Cubital Tunnel – Numb hand from nerve pinched at the Elbow What is Cubital Tunnel Syndrome? Cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition brought on by increased pressure on the ulnar nerve at the elbow. The ulnar nerve controls muscles used for gripping and the coordination of fine movements. The nerve passes through the cubital tunnel, […]

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Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

What is Cubital Tunnel Syndrome? Cubital tunnel syndrome (also called ulnar nerve compression, or “cell phone elbow”) is a condition brought on by increased pressure on the ulnar nerve at the elbow. The ulnar nerve controls muscles used for gripping and the coordination of fine movements. The nerve passes through the cubital tunnel, a bony […]

Ulnar Wrist Pain in Tennis – Tips to Help Prevent Injury

The 2014 US Open Tennis tournament was filled with ups and downs this year. Mirin Cilic beat out some top seeded players to win the men’s championship and the favorite on the women’s side, Serena Williams won the title. Years of training, wins and losses have been part of any tennis player’s repertoire, so have […]