ulnar nerve surgery questions - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Message Board

melnoble · 01-13-2007, 07:51 AM

i had ulnar nerve surgery dec. 19. the ortho moved the nerve from the tunnel and placed it under a muscle, he also cut off some of my funny bone? i was wondering if anyone has had this done, and if so why does it hurt so bad when i try to straighten my arm. my mom says that if i dont start straightening it more then it will heal and be bent forever. how long will the pain last?

thanks,
Melissa

marze · 02-01-2007, 08:21 PM

Melissa

Not sure if you are still having some problems after surgery but this is what i did for awhile afterward. Since I was in a sling for 10 days after my surgery my arm was used to bing at an angle so I started using a couple of small pillows to keep my arm elevated and I did this for about 3 months and in the meantime i kept tring to straighten my arm and eventually I did. But if you are concerned call your dr and ask him.

Maryanne

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Originally Posted by melnoble

i had ulnar nerve surgery dec. 19. the ortho moved the nerve from the tunnel and placed it under a muscle, he also cut off some of my funny bone? i was wondering if anyone has had this done, and if so why does it hurt so bad when i try to straighten my arm. my mom says that if i dont start straightening it more then it will heal and be bent forever. how long will the pain last?

thanks,
Melissa