Ulnar Nerve Relocation Surgery (Elbow)

This surgery was done on my left elbow and is called an "Ulnar Nerve Relocation Surgery" If you have any questions, check out my follow up video :) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsuxE1XV30A)

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Science & Technology

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• Surgery
• Ulnar nerve
• relocation
• elbow
• operation
• transposition

[TheKTgals93]

The video is up! check it out! the link is in the description

[TheKTgals93]

Hey everyone! I apologize for not answering some of your questions, this is because I have been busy putting together a video of "my story" for you guys! It will tell you all about the story of my elbows and why I needed the surgery, my recovery and all that fun stuff! Sorry to keep you waiting! the video should be up before christmas! :)

[TheKTgals93]

(2/2) trapped in a bunch of scar tissue that built up after my original elbow dislocation. Becuase of the tingling when my arm was bent, and the pain I had when I had to straighten it, my range of motion was inhibited. After the surgery my range of motion slowly came back, it isnt what it was before I dislocated, but it is way better than before my surgery. This surgery was a complete success, and I am extremely glad I chose to get it done!

[TheKTgals93]

(1/2) I knew I needed this surgery because when ever my arm was bent for more than 15 seconds my last 2 fingers would start tingling, also when ever I would straighten my arm, I got a sharp pinching pain in the back of my elbow where the ulnar nerve sits. " the groove". There was also "wasting" in my hand which means that my muscle in my hand was was not recieving signal, therefore it was depleting. (muscle on palm directly under pinky finger near wrist) It turns out that my nerve was

[TheKTgals93]

My surgery was about a year ago now, so pretty much back to normal! Recovery was not too bad, quicker than i thought it would be, surprisingly it wasn't overly painful or anything lots of physio though. My nerve was trapped which is why they had to move mine rather than it coming loose. My scar is still quite red and prominent though. if you have any more questions feel free to ask!

[MajDanger]

I had this surgery done 7 months ago. I had bad palsey and nerve damage as well. It took 7 months but I'm 100% again. No physical therapy required. My Doctor did suggest taking vitamin B complex both B4 and after surgery for at least 3 months. This helps nerves heal better and faster.

[Litlej0j0]

@bjpassey you will recover in about 2-3 weeks once you get used to the feeling it should be no bother

[bjpassey]

How long is the recovery? Before you could go back to work? Any physical therapy after?

[mintycbo]

@TheKTgals93 I'm to be getting this surgery done, along with bilateral carpal tunnel release surgery in both hands..my ulnar nerve in my left elbow is the one that is damage/exposed(I can feel it between the bones protruding).

Mine is due to work.

thanks for the vid. gives me an idea of what's ahead..doctor only explained my carpal tunnel part of the surgeries so far. (need 3 seperate surgeries so i have a working hand while the repaired one heals.right hand / left hand,then elbow)

[CRAZYKIDZ87]

so how much time does it take to cure and does the operation hurt before and after?

[CRAZYKIDZ87]

@K3vindust same here bro i am pretty scared myself i understand whats goin thru your mind

[Chronozeal2469]

I was wondering how much would be the co-pay for this kind of surgery? and another ths is I have under my left arm what will happen after the surgery would I be able to use my left arm atleast after a week??? or will it be on a cast or what??/

[pojkmn666]

thanks 4 video as i will b having both L&R elbows done, not at same time, i hope, how is the recovery with bending,grip,lifting ect.? as i find out 2moro at the hosp. what elbows and when i will have it done, thanks