What is ulnar nerve entrapment?

Ulnar nerve entrapment occurs when there is too much pressure on the ulnar nerve, commonly at the elbow or the wrist.

What are common symptoms of ulnar neuropathy?

Symptoms include numbness in the hand, tingling in the forearm and pinky side of the hand, pain, and muscle weakness or atrophy.

Where can the ulnar nerve become entrapped?

The ulnar nerve can become entrapped at the elbow or the wrist, leading to ulnar neuropathy.

What causes ulnar nerve entrapment?

Ulnar nerve entrapment is usually caused by direct pressure, repetitive motion, trauma, or swelling in the elbow or wrist areas.

How is ulnar nerve entrapment treated?

Treatment may include rest, splinting, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, and in some cases, surgical intervention.

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Surgery that restores hand and elbow function in quadriplegics is underused

Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 10-Jan-2017

A surgery for quadriplegics called tendon transfer can significantly improve hand and elbow function, but the procedure is greatly underused, according to an article in the journal Hand Clinics by Loyola Medicine hand surgeon Michael S. Bednar, MD, FAAOS.

Source: Medical xpress

Vipul Patel, M.D.
Board-Certified Orthopedic SurgeonHand, Upper Extremity
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UK-Trained & Board CertifiedHand & Microvascular Surgeon

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