Ulnar Nerve Transposition Surgery - Recovery - Neuropathy Message Board

OzSleeperCell · 01-03-2009, 11:34 PM

Hi, I had ulnar nerve transposition surgery on my left elbow 18 days ago. I am unable to straighten my arm fully yet - the most i can straighten it is to an angle of 20 degrees. When I have my arm resting on a desk when it is bent at 20 degrees and I lean back, I feel the nerve being pulled, in my shoulder, forearm and wrist, and afterwards I feel faint and nausiated. Is this usual when recovering from this surgery, and can I expect to eventually fully straighten my arm again, or is this inability to straight my arm a permanent condition?

bilybowl · 01-18-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by OzSleeperCell

Hi, I had ulnar nerve transposition surgery on my left elbow 18 days ago. I am unable to straighten my arm fully yet - the most i can straighten it is to an angle of 20 degrees. When I have my arm resting on a desk when it is bent at 20 degrees and I lean back, I feel the nerve being pulled, in my shoulder, forearm and wrist, and afterwards I feel faint and nausiated. Is this usual when recovering from this surgery, and can I expect to eventually fully straighten my arm again, or is this inability to straight my arm a permanent condition?

I too had ulnar nerve transposition surgery in 08/2008 and it is very painful.It took me about 3 weeks to completeley straighten my arm, but it was very stiff. It helps to use a heating pad or soak the elbow in warm water to help relax the muscles.

Shellyjes · 12-29-2010, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by OzSleeperCell

Hi, I had ulnar nerve transposition surgery on my left elbow 18 days ago. I am unable to straighten my arm fully yet - the most i can straighten it is to an angle of 20 degrees. When I have my arm resting on a desk when it is bent at 20 degrees and I lean back, I feel the nerve being pulled, in my shoulder, forearm and wrist, and afterwards I feel faint and nausiated. Is this usual when recovering from this surgery, and can I expect to eventually fully straighten my arm again, or is this inability to straight my arm a permanent condition?

Hi I have just had this done 16 days ago. I'm feeling all what you are saying above. Did it end up permanent or do you have full extension now. As I'm a golfer I'm quite concerned! Please help if you can

OzSleeperCell · 12-31-2010, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Shellyjes

Hi I have just had this done 16 days ago. I'm feeling all what you are saying above. Did it end up permanent or do you have full extension now. As I'm a golfer I'm quite concerned! Please help if you can

No it's not permanent. It took about a month of regular physiotherapy to increase the degree of bend regularly, until I got the full 100% out. You will find that normal use of the arm will take a considerable amount of time, as because you use the arm less than the other, your muscles will weaken, so that you have to build them up.

wizardwoo · 08-26-2011, 06:23 AM

I had my surgery 24 days ago...I can empathize~! I am coming to the conclusion that perhaps I am worse off now. My left hand appears deformed and yes, I can feel the pulling, although, on a brighter note, I do have full range of my elbow! The worst part is not knowing when the pain will "shoot" and nearly bring me to my knees.
Arghhhh... :-(