Comments on: Ulnar Nerve Transposition Surgery

By: Angelo

Angelo — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:38:05 +0000

Hello all, I am wondering if anyone has had my symptoms. I do not have any pain, however I have weakness in my right forearm, hand, and fingers. It all started about 2 months ago when I noticed I was having a small problem writing. It started getting worse, so I went to a neurologist. He sent me for an MRI of the cervical spine last week. I had an EMG test yesterday.(he told me off the record it looks like ulnar nerve damage at my elbow.) I am now scheduled for a CT scan of my neck tomorrow. I was told to call my doctor on friday to see what the problem is, and what options I have. I have wasting musle between my thumb, and index finger. At this point I have hardly any finger dexterity, and very little stength in my forearm. I cannot write, and it is a task to use a spoon, or fork correctly. I am 56 yrs. old, and right handed, and like to work with my hands. This whole thing has got me stressed out. What puzzles everyone is that it came on so fast, and gets worse each day. I have read these posts, and the surgery part seems a bit scary. If anyone is interested, I’ll report what my doctor has to say, and keep you posted. Thanks

By: Lee

Lee — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:14:24 +0000

Hi Carrie,
I had my ulnar nerve transposition surgery a year ago. And my pain is worse now than before I had my surgery. I get tingling in all four fingers except my thumb. I get a burning sensation on the elbow area. My fingers go completely stiff when I’m trying to clean my house. I struggle to sleep all the time. If someone knocks my elbow, I’m in agony! I don’t go to crowded places, cos Im too scared someone will knock me. The dull pain I get while driving or trying to do everything things are the worse. I’ve lost a lot of enjoyment of my life, and it’s frustrates me that my surgeon told me I will be back to full duties six weeks after my surgery. Well it took 9 weeks to straighten my arm with the help of a physio and hydro therapy. But I have been left with very weak arms, and constant pain and pins & needles. And now because I have had to rely on my left arm for everything, i am suffering with the same pain with that now. Thanks for your story, it has really helped me.

By: Linda Demuth

Linda Demuth — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:25:52 +0000

I had “ulnar nerve transposition submuscular” just under two weeks ago. For quite some time my right hand – particularly last two fingers – had been fallling asleep regularly, particularly at night. On top of that the muscle between thumb and index finger had been “wasted.” I blamed it all on arthritis, not a good thing to do! Neurologist ended up doing EMG on right side and found the problem..pinched ulnar nerve. Surgery was said to be very painful (per attending nurses). I’ve had many surgeries, mostly internal, so wasn’t too concerned about this one. Had 11 staples, no problem with removal except for last one which was bent. Otherwise no big deal. ALL surgeries cause pain, this was not particularly bad. After first day was instructed to “go on with my life” but not to lift anything for 8 weeks. Have had good range of motion with arm and tend to use right hand to help balance, etc. Just read up on a lot of reports of post-surgery only to find that many (most!) patients are instructed to support elbow at times. I was not given any such instructions so am now getting concerned as to whether or not I am causing damage to arm by treating it normally except for lifting. Tingling in fingers remains but they don’t seem to fall asleep as previously. Have no idea of cost, insurance covers most of our medical needs and have not seen a statement yet. Surgeon said three months of post-surgery care is covered with this procedure. Hope this is a help to someone!

By: Laureen

Laureen — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:37:55 +0000

surgery 3 days ago living in hell..onr trip to the er..vomiting..terrible pain,yet the whole are is numb. more when i beel better

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:51:48 +0000

I am sitting here at 1.47am in Australia after having Ulna nerve/Carpal Tunnel surgery done about 7 days ago reading all the posts now wishing like christ I did not have the ulna nerve done as the the discomfort it has caused is a pain in the arse so to speak. Anyway I just hope it gets better. I am just waiting for the pain killers to kick in.

By: june

june — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:37:22 +0000

I just had left anteior ulnar nerve tanspostion surgry last Thurs 12/15/11. Doing wonderful, hardly any pain at all or swelling, kept ice on 20 mins on 30 mins off first 24 hrs. No splint, sling or cast. I am 70 yrs. old and injured my nerve as a child. Feeling in ring finger already returning. Am delghted with my surgery so far. 4 inch incision looks good, took bandage off day after surgery per Dr. orders. Was instructed to bend elbow very slowly several times a day and to open and close fingers several times a day. NO DANGLING OF THE HAND!!! I have followed my Dr. instructions completly and am doing wonderful. Hope this will encourage someone that has no choice but surgery as was my case. Stay postive, it helps. Just plan on taking a little break from lifting or pulling on things for a little while, we all need a little break anyway every now and then. And remember to smile, it will make you feel better!!!!

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By: Laureen

Laureen — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:01:42 +0000

David, I appreciate your encouragment. Things aren’t going all that good right now, and I hope they improve before surgery Had my pre- ops done 2 days ago, thery found my B/P is sky high, and so is my sugar . They will do labs right befoe my surgery on Monday, nothing is a ‘go’ til the labs come back…This is it… it is now or never, this has been way too stressful for me. Found out yeaterday from the anesteologist that he is also doing a nerve block , through my neck, while wide awake…. he explained how it is done. (( … not liking all these things I am heraring…just wish it was over with…and I ‘hope’ I can handle it. Not really many choices if I can’t. ( One thing after another, it gets very over whelming…but you have also been through the mill, Isn’t time for a break??? Oh, they will send in a PT here zt my home, and if they think I need a nurse to help me with my personal needs, it will be ordered right away. so that’s a good thing, I guess. Of course the surgeon is leaving right away til the New Year for his holidays, so no other Dr. there knows me or how I react to things….on and on and on….Thank you and again, I wish you nothign but the best on Monday. God bless you and your surgeon…Please let us know how it goes.

By: Laureen

Laureen — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:11:56 +0000

Thank you for the info David. I read sooo much, and what I read about the pain was that it was nearly untollerable, and that scared me…I don’t have numbness, just pain, but that’s enough. been dealing with this for a few years. So wish it was behind me. Looks like we are both having our surgeries the same day…Please come back when u can and let me know how you are doing…U are already in my thoughts and prayers…Wishing you the very best results. If I wouldnt already be on a pain patch I wouldn’t be as concerned about the pain, but they can’t go up much higher and still keep the lungs functioning…I guess at this point what will be.. will be. This is my 3rd. surgery this year…

By: david

david — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:50:55 +0000

Laureen, ulnar nerve surgery not to bad, I was in a sling for few days,it was more of a burny feeling,super sensetive, but only burn for a week,oxycodone helped for first few days, my intrapment was about three and a half inches, I noticed the big differenc in arm numbness immeditly folling surgery,I was so excited my arm didn’t have that strong surge of numbness, the pain didn’t get to me that bad,, you’ll be fine, still no regrets I had the surgery, and no nurse,, I just have to wing it I live in the cascades about sixty miles from city, they probably won’t come that far.