Ulnar Nerve Transposition Surgery
On 3/17/08 I had surgery to correct a pinched nerve in my elbow. The pinched nerve was causing the pinky and ring fingers to be numb and tingle, also serve arm aching. Hopefully this surgery will correct the issue, however the pain right now is horrible. The nerve was relocated to forearm under the muscle. Here are some pictures of my arm taken 4 days after surgery.
Picture of the incision.
Bruising.
Hope your feeling better and healed up by now. Wish you a good outcome with your surgery.
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Billy
Ouch. I’ve had surgery involving nerves in my arm/hand myself, not fun. Hope everything goes well.
Love the Ubuntu Forums, btw. Interesting new theme with the upgrade. Hope it’s a smooth transition
Holy crap it is yellow.
Hey Ubuntu Geek, hehe, that arm looks pretty raw,,I just added a prayer for you so as to heal quickly, bless your heart it looks rough, hang tight..it will heal, I sure dont want to see you in pain…see you back in the join the discussion forum and the ubuntu forums..
Sherri
AKA delilahjed
I just had my nerve transportation done 12 days ago,it seems like its going alright I just got my stitches out,its feeling better,but still sore and some hurt.color is already leaving.
The day before they took the wrap off and stitches out I weed eated my yard.It hurt some.
What did you wear to the surgery? Could you get your arm/dressing through a tshirt sleeve afterwards?
To reka: Yes, they gave me a tight fitting sock like material to cover the arm where the incision was. I still wear it at night.
To: Roger reed, Glad to hear its still coming along and its feeling better. I am still having some pain and numbness in the hand and elbow, my doctor said the nerve was so damaged I will see improvement for 2-5 years.
To Sherri: Thanks!
WOW THAT LOOKS LIKE IT HURTS, I HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM FOR THREE YEARS { ULNAR INTRAPTMENT} ANY IDEA WHAT THE COST OF SURGERY IS? I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND OUT SADLY I AM AN OUT OF POCKET PATIENT. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT. allen_s2@msn.com THANKS, ALLEN
i just had the same surgery on tues. and mine is swollen but not that bad or bruised. i have a half cast from my fingers to my shoulder. it still hurts though. no numbness any more. i didnt have stitches they glued me instead my cut is longer though. good luck i know what your going through.
I had a severe head injury in my neck on 11-28-06 which caused me so far 2 1/2 years of trauma; injury triggered carpal tunnel syndrome and now I’m having pain in my Ulnar nerve which the doctor is trying to tell me will go away on its own. The question to you is what was your cost for ulnar surgery? this is a workmans comp case and they are dodging the answer to me questions. I’m already having muscle discomfort in both hands. I have no insurance and have spent all my cash on other medical expenses.
thank you for a reply.
by the way ‘a speedy recovery to you’
I too had the ulnar nerve transposition surgery on 3-17-08 and am still experiencing a great deal of pain around the incision site as well as the outside of the elbow.
I’ve been to physical therapy quite a bit, and while my range of motion has improved, the pain is still quite bad.
Has anyone had similar experiences?
Thanks.
I had a left ulnar subcutaneous transposition on 11/15/06 and on the right just two weeks ago (5/9/08).
Remember, recovery can go VERY VERY VERY SLOWLY, and you may not get complete resolution of your symptoms. Still, as time goes by, you’ll really start noticing things healing up. It’s better to track your progress month by month rather than by weeks. I still have mild nerve pain on the left. The right nerve was less damaged and seems to be healing much faster. Be patient with yourself and your body. Get a handle on the achy pain. I had the best relief from TENS.
I would not wish this on anyone! I hope your recovery goes fast and easy.
Anyone who has questions about this, feel free to email me: chrsrol7@aol.com
Had Ulnar Nerve Transposition Surgery Monday June 2nd, 2008. Today on the 9th of June, I had my first PT which was basically replacing the large splint-bandage with just a splint. Almost no pain after the first couple of days.
Arm looks almost exactly like your pictures today. My understanding is that I will be wearing a splint for 4-6 weeks except during PT. I had moderate-severe on the electro tests. Main complaints was hands goto to sleep at night (folded over my chest), some loss of strength and very touchy elbow.
Am not supposed to move my arm except under th guidance of PT for now.
I had ulnar transposition surgery on both arms. 11/5/07 and 3/24/08 and I still experience pain, weakness, spasms, stiffness and numbness. It all depends on how soon they got to the problem too, most likely I will not gain full use of my 4th ang 5th fingers and will always have weakness in my arms but I continue to go to PT and do my own exercise at home.
It’s been 18 days since my ulnar nerve transposition (under the muscle) along with carpal tunnel surgery on same arm. Therapist has just now allowed me to start simple no load bending exercises.
So far almost no pain except some tenderness in the elbow. Still have to wear the full arm splint full time for another 3 weeks except when doing the exercises. I ice my elbow down about 3 times a day as well.
Some minor swelling still at the elbow.
Passed all the feeling prong tests in my fingers along with the tiny fishing wire type test. Actually better than in the other hand.
So far, so good I guess.
i had ulnar surgery at the elbow 11-6-06 and my arm shoulder,neck, and hand still hurts like every thing i wish that they had of just cut the whole arm off than to go through with what i do does any one know what may be wroug with it HELP HELP
i had surgery on my ulnar nerve and it still pops, its a fun conversation starter though and if i dont like a girl its an easy way to get her away haha,i hated it after i got it done cuz i was in a full cast from my bicepto my hand and it was summer, too hot
It’s my turn. Tomorrow (July 10, 2008) I will have my left elbow operated on because the ulnar nerve is compressed. Good to know I can wear one of my oversized polo shirts there. Been wondering what the heck to wear. Good luck to all & I’ll check back in later.
I had my ulnar nerve transposition on 5/23/08. I still have swelling on the elbow area. I notice some of you ice your elbow 3 times a day. Is that helping you? I only ice mine on occasions but it seems like it is taking forever for the swelling to go down.
Still coming back from my 2/28/08 ulna nerve surgery.
I had a dynamite occupational therapist that got me my full range of motion back in 6 weeks. The nerve was settling down quite well until I whacked the forearm
on the nerve side. Lyrica worked great for the pain but my insurance wouldn’t cover it. I am trying to wean myself off using any medication (grabapentin). This is slow sledding.
I just had the surgrey tuesday 7-15-08. My arn looks like the picture above. How long does it take for that to heal? I ice my all day and nothing helps. my looks infected its draining. I called the doctor and they are going to look at it Monday. It really looks Nasty and hurts like crap. The 7.5 don’t work for me. HELP
I am scheduled for my surgery this Monday, August 4….very nervous, any advice or information would be appreciated. Please email sharklover32@yahoo.com
I had submuscular surgery 7/15/08 along with carpal tunnel all on right arm. Oh yeah I also had arthoscopic surgery on that elbow at the same time. I had a lot of stitches and in a soft cast for 2 weeks. No bruising but some swelling. I was so freaked out about having 3 procedures I was crying all the way to the operating room. I will say I worried needlessly because things have gone very well. Now doing occupational therapy and things are going well. All in all I would do it again if I had to.
Susanne
Hi,
I’m going on 3 years since my ulnar transposition on my left arm and things are going well. Occasionally I feel a burning sensation at the scar after taking a shower…but that’s it!
Ubuntu-geek: I see you are coming up on the 6 month mark on your recovery. I hope you are healing well.
Take care,
~Maura
i am scheduled for 8/18 for severe ulner nerve in elbow. really having 2nd thoughts and wonder if anyone thought of accupunture? my niece was helped for a different elbow problem and claims i should try it
thanks
I had neck surgery Feb 2008 and the result is Ulner nerve damage in elbow area so i am having surgery aug 20. I have swelling in my fingers(ring and small finger) I hope i can use the hand again after the surgery and therpy.
I had neck surgery Feb 2008 and the result is Ulner nerve damage in elbow area so i am having surgery aug 20. I have swelling in my fingers(ring and small finger) I hope i can use the hand again after the surgery and therpy.
i just had the same surgery on wensday 8-6-08..it is now sunday 8-10-08
the pain is so bad,i have not been able to sleep more than 2 hours at a time,then i wake up in severe pain.also i cant eat cuz all the pain medicine,wich by the way does not help at all[oxycontin,percocet,valiun].the nerve keeps going into spasms,and all i can do is cry the pain is so bad,i went to the doctor on friday he re wrapped my arm but that did not help,i was in the e.r. last night.all they did was check for infection and rewrapped it again..the pain is unbearable,i passed out once from the pain.i have to sleep in a recliner so now my whole body hurts also..the doctor lied,said it wouldnt hurt that bad,and that id be back at work on monday,now i dont no when i will go back.when i called the doctor again he said there is nothing he can do for me.i wish i never had it done,this is more painful then jaw surgery i had and they completly reconstucted my jaw,chin, cheek bones. DO NOT HAVE THIS SURGERY!!I CAN’T HANDLE THE PAIN ANYMORE.
also if anyone can answer some questions about whats normal and whats not,when it comes to pain and swelling,please email me,cuz my doctor doesnt seem to care. jamiller75@hotmail.com i have two boys ages 11 and 12,and i am all they have,now i cant even make them dinner or do laundry or anything,even if i was allowed to move arm i cant,it is worst then before the surgery.plus i have a splint from my shoulder to my wrist.is it normal to be this painful.everyday the pain gets worse.the pills dont help with the pain and it feels like someone is ripping the nerve out of my arm..i dont think i can handle the pain anymore.please help,..
Hi all, I had ulna nerve relocation surgery around 28 years ago.
When I say relocation surgery, the Doctor removed the nerve from the outside of the elbow to the inside of the elbow.
First and foremost he was a Neuro Surgeon, NOT a GP or Orthopedic Surgeon.
He used to say “only ever let a Neuro Surgeon touch your nerves, as they are an extension of the brain”, he also said never let an Orthopedic Surgeon touch your nerves as their technique is to “rough”.
I was operated on a Thursday afternoon and was released from hospital on Saturday morning. On the Friday morning I had complete power back in my hands, on Saturday morning I squeezed his hand so hard I hurt him.
I had NO pain to speak of, only the fact I had been cut open, I had no swelling or bruising of the elbow, I only had the minimum of light bandage on my arm when I went home. I was back at work on Monday.
There is a lot more to this story of how and why I had the surgery, but what I will say is it was worth it and in the last 28 years I have had no problems at all.
1 month after having the right elbow done I had the left one done as well.
Over the last couple of years I was beginning to think it may have been experimental surgery he had done on me as I could not find anyone who had this type of surgery.
In 2005 I was in hospital and asked about it, no one knew what I was talking about.
I am in Australia.
my gawd that looks bad and painful now i am turned off considering i am on the waiting list for the same operation.i am in australia.
8-14-08…hi this is james,checking back.i have read all the success stories of this surgery.again i had mine done on 8-06-08.so about 8 or 9 days ago,the pain is still unbearable,except this morning.i woke up and didnt feel any pain at all,cuz my arm and hand is completely numb now,it has been this way all day untill about an hour ago,then the pain came back full force,it was nice to have a half a day without pain,but this really worries me,my doctor a orthopedic surgeon did it.wich i hear now i should of had a nuero surgeon do it.does not seem to care,says im just complaining.still will not give me a work release so ive been off work for 9 days now.and as i said earlier i have two boys so its just me and my two boys.but now i am worried about when bills come do cuz like most of america we live payday to payday,i thought i would be right back at work in a couple of days cuz thats what they told me.i still take the oxycontin and percocet. and valium for the spasms.i am afraid i have been taking them to long,but the doctor says to keep taking it.now i feel sick if i dont take them,so im afraid my body is getting addicted to them.i will see him tommorow at 10;30 and i will not be pleasant,i paid good money to have this done and im afraid he hurt my arm bad.i will get the staples out tommorow but the splint will go back on.this is not what i was told before the surgery.so does anyone know if this will get better or will i need more surgerys,cuz i can not go through this again.
god i wish i never had it done.
in case i didnt explain it,they did a ulnar nerve transposition,cuz they said i had ulnar nerve entrapment.the nerve was sticking out over my elbow,they moved it under my elbow and grafted tissue over it to hold it there.they say thats y my arm has to stay in splint so i dont bend it and rip the tissue he said.i did see the incision and staples when they changed the bandage.and it seems to be a bigger incision then all the pictures i see on the web.y is this?i am going to attempt to take a bath now if i dont kill myself trying to.since i cant seem to cover my arm to take a shower.so this will be fun.i will check back tommorow after my appointment
checking back,went to my appointment,they took staples out start physical therapy on monday,4 times a week.this seems a bit much but thats what they told me.still in alot of pain,asked doc if this is normal,he said everyone is different.still have to wear splint,next appointment is in two weeks.so i cant seem to get a work realease,he gave me one saying arm is to stay in splint at 45 degree angle,right arm work only.my work said this is not good enough.so this could be my last entry.because since i cant work. my bills will not get paid and my internet is one of those bills.so glad alot of peoples surgerys turned out good i wish mine did.one good thing the depression is taking over the pain.well i dont no if thats good.they kept me on oxycontin and valium,wich is good cuz now i get sick without it.the money is gone no more checks coming in,and still have to take whore baths.lol!!so who knows what will happen from here,but i cant do this anymore,the pain,no work,no showers,cant cook my kids dinner,my house has fallen to pieces,wich is o.k. cuz we will lose it anyway now.so before anyone has this surgery be prepared money wise and pain wise.cuz dont believe what the doctor tells you,cuz i was suppose to be back at work 7 days ago.so goodluck to all.i am sinking into a world of depression now.
I having that done on thursday. looks like it gonna be a lot of fun.
hi its james again.well like i said mine was done on august 6th.well i woke up this morning and the pain was finally gone.my hand isnt swollen anymore and i went back to work.today is august 20th,so it was two weeks of horrible pain.physical therapy is going good,but i do most of it at home.my appointments only last about 15 minutes at the physical therapist.i can feel my hand again and no numbness.although i do still have spasms occasionally,but not to bad the valium helps but i stopped all pain pills.just the valium now.i know one thing i will never have this done again.it was the most pain i have ever felt.plus i missed two weeks of work.the splint is still on and is a nusaince but thats o.k. cuz im just happy the pain is gone..see the doctor on the 29th hope he takes off splint.so thanks to everyone listening to me bitch and cry..and i know i did. but the pain was horrible.hope no one else has as much pain.and i will check back to see how everyone elses surgery went. good luck on thursday nick.
James
im Dwight from the Philippines ive seen your comment about having trouble with your surgery i have my surgery on 8-15-08 fortunately mine is not as painful as you’ve been through!though its not that worst im having trouble to move or close my fingers!is it the same with your situation?coz im worried i might not work on Monday!the doctor told that ill be off work for one week only!im worried i cant stiil move my fingers freely by Monday!
Hello -
I’m having the procedure on the 26th. Trust your physician more than anything! Mine is an excellent board certified Orthopedic Surgeon who also did a laparoscopy on my rotator cuffof the same arm last August (car accident). Everyone’s body is different & will respond differently to the procedure. Also, viewing all these scary pics doesn’t help our psyche! Breathe easy and trust that the body will heal itself. Be patient and diligent with your recovery process.
In health
dwight
yes i did have trouble moving my fingers,then when i did it was like i could feel the nerve pulling in my arm,i assume stertching out again.but once the swelling went away,it was easier to move.i still have problems holding on to things,and somtimes numbness and tingling,but the doc says thats normal.when i went back to work it was with a doctors release saying one handed work only,till further notice.i assume that means at my next appointment.at least i hope so.they still dont want me to straighten my arm,and is still in a splint.i am glad yours was not painful, i think sam is right and everyone is different.or maybe you guys have a better surgeon.lol!!!.but good luck to you
and goodluck to you also sam. i did not have bad bruising like in all the pictures ive seen,just the pain.but things r coming along now,and im sure it will get better with the physical therapy,i guess it cant get worse,cuz i had the surgery because of the pain,from the entrapped nerve,and now the pain from the surgery is gone,i dont feel all the pain i experienced before the surgery.i still do have spasms in my arm,but they dont hurt as bad now.i am back at work now,but like i said one handed work,so i cant do as much.but my job is working with me,wich is good of them,because nebraska is a will to work state,and they can fire you for no reason at all.so i am glad they have worked with me through all of this.and im sure once i am completely healed,i will be able to work better than before,because as i said i had the surgery because of the pain and fear of damaging my nerve more.so best of luck to all.
Had submuscular ulnar nerve transposition on right arm a week ago. Am having left arm done next week (2 weeks apart). Was told it was 3 month recovery for each arm before returning to work. As am left unpaid hope recovery is quick and successful. Don’t mind putting up with pain if it fixes problem. Have to have both surgeries near one another to avoid length of time off work. Hope I can manage as I live alone and have to do things for myself.
Wow, I wish yo the best in your recovery. I had ulnar nerve surgery on 03/28/08. It was hell. I had the same symptoms as you described. Its now 08/25/08 and I still am not recovered from the surgery. I had been going to the doctor since the surgery every 4 weeks and he kept telling me the same thing, the numbness and tingling will go away. It may take 6 months to a year, the nerve was traumatized. Luckily my insurance changed at worked. I went to another doctor and he says the surgery was done incorrectly because the nerve was not put under the muscle. He can tell this by the length of the scar (only 2 inches) and the operative report doesn’t state anything about placing it under the muscle. I got a third opinion and he says the same thing. So now, lucky me, I get that have the surgery done over again.
well just when i thought things were going good,my bad luck kicked in again.last night i was taking the steri strips off because the doctor said my cut was healed and i could start taking them off while i was in the shower.well the cut split wide open.and it hurt real bad.so they put more strips on it and told me to stop physical therapy for now and see him again in two weeks.on top of that i was having severe stomach problems,they did a cat scan.turned out all the different pain medicines messed up my stomach.they said it is like my stomach fell asleep or sumtin.im not sure what that means.so i had to stop all pain medicines the doctor said.so i didnt make it to work today,and the ambulance had to get me last night cuz the stomach thing.so long story short,i got fired,they said nebraska is a will to work state,whatever that means.and that i missed to many days,even though they had doctor notes saying i could not go.they said it doesnt matter.so thats it for me.no job,messed up arm.dont know what to do now.this will be my last entry.there is no god and if there is he hates me.i have two kids how could they do this to me.i have to move now by the end of september.no where to go,money is gone,medical bills are stacking up,and my health is getting worse.lost 11 pounds since the surgery.and have to wait for arm to heal,wich it wont.i only got a doctors note that says on handed work only.so im sure noone will hire me now.things were great before the surgery.now i have nothing,all because of a stupid operation.I HATE NEBRASKA!!!so good bye to all.thats it for me. and im still in pain,and still cant move my arm…
Well, coming up on a month. Lightning, and creepy crawly sensations are making me out of my mind. I am down to 7 minutes instead of 20 to put my bra on. Little or no gripping strength in my hand. College Football season started last Saturday….MAN I need to work on my grip. Hard to watch football with out a beer in one hand and a hand full of nachos in the other!!;) Please visit my myspace for weekly pics I have taken of my insicion. Does not look nearly as wicked as the gentleman that started this blog. http://www.myspace.com/sharklover32
I had submuscular ulnar nerve transposition on June 10th by an orthopaedic surgeon. I am 26 and a guitar player and had constant pain and soreness at my ulnar nerve, and random tingling, weakness and hand shaking after playing guitar. I basically had to stop playing. I had to cut down my hours severely at my other job as well because it was too painful. I had the submuscular surgery because they said my arm was too skinny to put the nerve anywhere else. Unfortunately that’s the one with the longest recovery time. I am now almost 3 months out of surgery and I can play again and it feels SOOO much better. The only thing that sucks is that my full range isn’t back yet, and I’m working hard for that.
This type of surgery makes you’re elbow really tight and takes a while to get back to normal they said. The first estimation by the surgeon was about 6-9 months to get back to being completely normal. But as for pain out of the surgery it was very minimal along with the percocets they gave me. But I had a giant splint i couldn’t get wet for about 4 weeks, then went to the plastic removable one. But my PT person said that I am coming along faster than most people she’s ever seen who have had this surgery.
They also said they found some random muscle tissue that had grown around the nerve, possibly causing the irritation. It seems to make sense because they said it was rare to see this condition in someone so young. I went through a very unhealthy time in my life and these problems happened during it, so I believe that this “random” muscle tissue developed during that period because my symptoms just seemed to happen all at once.
I have this same surgery scheduled for my right arm in late october and I’m wondering if that is the case in my right as well. But overall it has been a success and with a lot of hard work I think I’m going to be just fine and get back on my way to being a professional musician.
The only other thing is that my pinky has a partial numbess to it, but it doesn’t effect my playing or strength at all so I can live with that : ) But I figured I’d share my story here because as I see it, so far it has been a success and hopefully my right arm (which isn’t quite as bad as my left was) will be undergoing the same procedure soon with similar results. But I am quite confident that with my progress so far, I will only get better.
My only suggestion for anyone getting this surgery is to lead as healthy a lifestyle as possible leading up to surgery. I quit smoking and drinking, and starting eating much better and drank tons of herbal tea, and made sure I exercised regularly to prepare for surgery. I even meditated post surgery telling my body to heal itself. Guitar is my life, and I basically wanted to end it when I wasn’t able to play. It was without a doubt the worst period of my life and I was so afraid that everything I had worked for, for so long was flushed down the toilet by these damn nerve problems. So it was too important for me not to take this surgery and the recovery VERY seriously and it has paid off so far. I hope that anyone else suffering with this horrible condition achieves similar results. Good luck!
Well, I went to see the new doctor last Friday. He says surgery is a must if I want to be able to have any use of my right hand in the future. The muscles in my hand are deteriorating (sp) and I have now developed Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, which means my pain sensors are not turning off. This is the reason that I am in constant pain. He says that he believes the ulnar nerve has a “kink” in it and needs to be corrected. He also believes that the nerve was not put under the muscle during the first surgery. So, surgery is scheduled for this Thursday. I’m a bit scared to go through all of the pain again, but this doc says that the pain shouldn’t be as bad as the pain I had experienced before. Wish me luck and please keep me in your prayers.
Kellie
Well to everyone out there that recently had CTS or Ulnar Nerve pain in your elbow. LISTEN & GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU
I had surgery back in 9/2003 I develop CTS @ work, I got fired etc. I disputed my case for 3 years until workers comp. insurance agree to pay my surgery. My injury and pain got to the point that I couldn’t eat, brush my hair or anything. It was a 24/7 pain and lots of crying. Finally got my surgery and like many of you say IT IS painful and some of you will get depress. I has been almost 5 years since the surgery and the pain is coming back but worse than before. I dont have any insurance and I close my case with no future medical coverage with the workers comp. So everyone out there, you might think that everything is all good now, but in a few years you will get again and worse. my best wishes to all of you.
Hilda
Just because yours came back again does not mean the same will happen to everybody. Everyone is different and it is dependent on changes to lifestyle, what someone is doing.
To anyone else out there who may be able to help. Had right arm done 5 weeks ago and left one 2 weeks ago. Left arm okay but right one keeps playing up, randomly cannot get comfortable, losing feeling, swelling, pain etc. Given this arm was done first would expect it to be better than left. Am I to assume right arm surgery did not work?
Well just an update. Had the surgrey july 15th been 2 months now and the little finger and ring finger are still NUMB………. doctor has no idea why they are still that way. Now he wants to wait another 30 days and do another NERVE TEST……… he did a MRI of the neck and that came back ok. I feel I have not got any results yet I never will. I’m like the other guy its starting to work on my real neveres not being able to use but one hand.
Any suggestions from anyone I would love to hear them
i
I had a subcutaneous ulnar nerve transposition back in mid-June ‘08 and its been 3 months post op, I have finished my PT, and have recovered full range of motion, although the intinsic muscle loss I suffered in my hand still exists. I continue squeezing stress balls, and doing finger push ups. I also continue to work on strengthening the arm through free weights, and isometrics, if for nothing else to promote circulation to the nerve, especially considering my surgery was subcutaneous (under the skin) and not sub-muscular (within the muscle and engorged with blood supply). I understand that the rehabilitation can be slow moving, but to be honest, Im at the point right now where Im not sure If I will ever be able to regain the muscles that have wasted away in my hand, and morover recover that fine motor skill, and gross strength within my grip. Its not for a lack of trying.
I had severe nerve compression, the odds of recovery were like 85%, Im just not sure I fall in that success group, not yet anyway. In fact, before the surgery, I had the same numbness, the same feeling in my hand, yet I did not have any issues with the elbow, now after surgery… I am left with a 6-7 inch scar that is uber sensitive, hot and cold flashes through out the arm, random shooting like pains, discoloration (slight), and mishapen at the joint (slight). Bottom line, at this time in my recovery, 3 months post op, I feel worse than I did pre surgery, go figure.
I hope I am just being impatient.
hi all ive just read your comments! ive got nerve damage & joint damage osteo-arthritis in left elbow due to trauma to joint years ago heavy lifting in work. one nerve only 50% now n cannot straighten left elbow. if had operation to relocate nerve would not improve joint mobility n possibly make problem worse but if i leave it will lose feeling in most of fingers /hand ! thank you for sharing your experiences good n bad. i have heard manipulation by a chiropractor to the joint n surrounding areas has worked in some cases so i think i will try that before surgery ! thinking of you all that are in same position as me for people awaiting surgery good luck hope all goes well n speedy recovery n freedom from pain to those that have had surgery god bless chris w liverpool england
It is good to see others are having delayed recovery, not so much good for them, but it makes me feel a bit more reassured, although I have not been referred for PT. I was of belief PT was necessary for recovery. I have had both elbows done submuscular and feel it is a very slow process and don’t know what I should and shouldn’t be doing. Also don’t know succes rate.
my gawd is that what i am going to go through.seeing this has got me running for the hills now lol.please get back to me with recovery options advice is needed.i aint looking forward to my operation on oct 29th 2008.
Good luck Cindy. I hope it works for you. my looked like the guys above in the Picture. I’M 2 MONTHS OUT AND I FEEL WORSE THAN i DID BEFORE THE SURGREY.
THE 2 FINGERS ARE STILL NUMB,FEELS LIKE PINS POKING ME. AND IT HURTS LIKE HELL ( EXCUSE MY FRENCH ) BUT I’M JUST BEING HONEST ABOUT THE SURGREY.
SO GOOD LUCK AND GET YOU SOME STRONG PAIN MEDS YOUR GOING TO NEED THEM
SHERRY
To all who are going to have this operation - don’t compare yourselves with others, no one person is the same or will have the same result. As i had both arms done, even both arms are reacting and recovering differently. Also, despite most warning about the amount of pain, I was really worried because I am allergic to codeine, morphine, pethidine etc, but as it turns out i have not even had to take panadol. Each surgery for each person is different. Also there are different variations to how the surgery is performed, depending on the surgeon. Good luck.
I havve had ulna nerve release and consequent to that I had a Ulna Nerve Transposition. My elbow is extremely sensitive at the back and I have constan pain in ar, and neck. My arm also snaps when I straighten it which in turn gives me numb feeling in fingers again. I should have never had any of the ops. Anybody else experiencing snapping/popping of the elbo when straigtening?
Rene
I have snapping and popping but mine is at the wrist every time I turn my arm over.
I am currently in the waiting process wrk comp denied meso i hired a attorney. They will likely reopen my case as it is a on the job inhury but neither here nor there i am dealing with intitially rt pinky and ring finger numbness which is constant. Pain in the forearm leading to elbow sometimes up through upper arm and always pain on neck. The orthopedic gave a cortizone shot which after three days left my left pinky and ring finger numb as well. injury was august 20th and now it is october 7th and still waiting on treatment . if i go onmy own it comes out of my pocket. So i live in pain and now because of over compensating because of loss in those areas i believe my carpal tunnel nerve is goin bad as well because now other things are happeneing with the other digits and wrists. It takes so freakin long to even do my bra lol and let me tell you goin to the bthrm is a chore in itself. I drop everything. It takes concentration to do most things . I wash my face mornin and night and feels like a sloppy once over. I use to speed type but now its hand peck and my only source of sanity.My sleep is in incriments of 2 to 3 hrs if im lucky. Dr. put me out of work from the Er they werent happy when i told them of the tratment the wc is giving me so they said until u can be revaluated no work. but i had a sittin job which takes no effort so at least i have some sort of income. THank the Lord. The orthopedic before the wc wasnt payin anymore said which actually my job was payin out of pocket and didnt report my claim till 12 days later in the game so they didnt have to pay the insurance but anyways. THe orthopedic said if it were up to him hed do a emg , he suspects compression of the ulner and gave me a shot rt above the shoulder blade for some nerve root relief.this as i said left my left numb a well. I awake with curled fingers attachin themselves to one another but once i get movin they straighten out a bit . The rt is worse than left as in i can straighten lft almost all the way but still has numbpinky and ring but rt is at a curl. The carpal nerves are swelling and adds to the pain. i have to do things for myself thers no way i go without a bath and goin potty lol. gripping or pulling something towards me is great pain actually makes it worse. All around im in pain and my appeal is in in meantime i suffer. i know surgery is my next step. Is anyone got any ideas on what to do till then what makes it calm down i can deal with the numbness for now but the pain is getting worse. helpppppppp in NC. ty
Oh and I also have the neck popping, stiffnessand pain and many headaches all the day long. This is so nerve rattling.
My was meant to be worker’s compensation as well but i went ahead and paid for it myself. Having worked in Legal for 23 years it is not worth the stress, yes it is alot of expense but insurance companies have experts to disprove any claim. I was told both arms were caused from work but higher chance of recovery when not worker’s compensation. Yes, I cannot afford being off work unpaid for 6 months for both arms and I may even not be able to return to job on same pay but I could fight it and still lose.
Sherri,
I also have headaches all day everyday. I have been on vicodin for 4 years now and now I am scheduled to have the ulnar nerve transposition on November 6th. I know that I have herniated discs in my neck (c-5 through 8)and I sincerely believe that all of my problems are neck related. How do you feel?