Ulnar Nerve Transposition

[firecop25]

I am post Ulnar Nerve Transpo (sub skin) almost 18 mo.  I currently still have extreme pain in my elbow and numbness in my hand.  The numbness is after say 5-10 minutes of use.  The damage done to the nerve was extensive (burnt noodle the size of a pipe cleaner.  My repeat EMG done a month ago shows normal conduction.  I've been told that my only options are live with it or have a second surgery for submuscular.  He also said possibly to have the head of the ulna modified.  I am a 41 y/o firefighter/paramedic.  This injury occurred 4 years ago when a roof fell on top of my crew.  Will I benefit from either of these procedures?

[tmartin121391]

Alright, now I'm about 4 weeks post op, and I'm feeling great!
I haven't started strength therapy yet, but I have full range of motion, with only a small amount of pain!

[tmartin121391]

I am almost one week into an ulnar nerve transposition, the kind that is put under the muscle. Still in a splint, and I feel some pain, but nothing unbearable. My surgeon did even more then I could have hoped for. If you are in Kansas, consider Dr. Harry Morris at Advanced Orthopedics.
I'll post once again after my stitches are taken out on December 1st.

[dwhoops]

Not to mention i am prob going to have one on the other elbow--submuscular or course

[dwhoops]

I had an ulnar nerve transposition Dec 29 06 at 16 years old--best thing ever!  I had numb and tingly fingers all the time but after the surgery nothing.  Recover went very quick and I was playing basketball and throwing shotput in a matter of weeks.  Just make sure you trust your doctor before the procedure and it should be great.  Parkview Musculoskeletal Institute for any chicage people.  Dr. Ferrell or Moran--both excellent!

[maxi75]

i had ulnar nereve surgery july 07 and after 4mths there was no improvement went back to consultant and was told the muscle that the nerve was attached to had slipped down my arm and nerve now detattched! going for more surgery 29th april to have nerve sewn to skin under arm . has anyone else had this happen and what was the outcome?

[kevmalone]

On Labor Day Weekend 2007, I was showering in a hotel and hit my elbow on a soap dish that was elevated in the shower.  I remember thinking to myself that it should hurt, but thanked God silently that it didn't.  The next day, I awoke with numb pinky and ring fingers on my left hand.  Relatives (nurses) suggested I wait before seeing a doctor.  I slept with a soft cast for a few nights but noticed no improvement.  I finally saw my physician 60 days later and he suggested 30 days of prescription strength Advil. No impact. I finally saw a surgeon who refered me to another doctor for the EMG and nerve conduction testing.  (about 30-40 minutes....not painful but uncomfortable)  The EMG doctor said my condition wasn't serious....that it might go away on it's own...he said there wasn't any muscle loss and he recommended I do my best to not flex my left arm. He is going to send my EMG results to my surgeon.  I am not in pain.....I am not kept from doing what I normally do. My little finger and that side of my ring finger are numb. I don't like being damaged.    If I knew surgery would help, I would be all over it. But many of these comments have left me uncertain. Can anyone offer guidance?