Question 1

got ulnar nerve entrapment on left side, numb little finger and ring finger now i have lower left back pain and pain in right shoulder, linked?

Accepted Answer

No.: unlikely. unless there is some type of inflammatory arthritis affecting all of the areas. get evaluated.

Question 2

can ulnar nerve entrapment cause pain and weakness in shoulder and arms? if it does and if unable to grip easily along with wrist pain does it mean it's quite advanced? can there be recovery of arm and hand movement once it's advanced?

Accepted Answer

: Ulnar nerve entrapment rarely causes shoulder and upper arm symptoms. Your neuropathy could be anywhere from the cervical spines and the shoulder which may involve the cubital nerve. You should be evaluated by a neurologist. Good luck.

Question 3

how serious is ulnar nerve entrapment surgery?

Accepted Answer

Open surgery: Any surgery around the nerves has risks and potential complications. Ulnar nerve surgery is a relatively common surgery done by neurosurgeons and nerve specialists. It involves identifying the nerve at the region of the elbow and freeing it up of any scar and adhesions.   Sometimes, it is necessary to transpose it or move it slightly so that it is not as easily injured.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of ulnar nerve entrapment?

Accepted Answer

Funny bone?!: It's not so funny when you hit the "funny bone" on your elbow. You feel pain and tingling along the side of your arm which shoots into your ring finger and pinky. This can be triggered by bending your elbow for a long time when you're talking on the phone or laying on your side.

Question 5

appears i have had ulnar nerve entrapment continually for the past 7 mos. what to do?

Accepted Answer

A simple surgery: Presuming the problem is at the elbow, there is a quick operation which moves the ulnar nerve and relieves the pressure on it.  If this has been long-standing, the recovery will take a while.  Consult a plastic surgeon with hand experience or an orthopedic surgeon.

Question 6

i have ulnar nerve entrapment when is surgery needed?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It really depends on how severe the entrapment is. Mild irritation at the elbow is treated with rest, steroid injections, and padding. If there is clinical weakness in the fingers that are's innervated by the ulnar nerve, then surgery is important to be done.

Question 7

can you tell me about second surgery to relieve ulnar nerve entrapment?

Accepted Answer

Ulnar nerve: A second surgery for an ulnar nerve entrapment can sometimes be needed. While in most cases the entrapment can be relieved with one procedure there are situations where the nerve can re-scar in and need to be again released from the entrapment.

Question 8

please i would like surgery on ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow. what should i know?

Accepted Answer

Talk to surgeon: Sounds like you know that this surgery may help you. You should consult a hand surgeon and discuss this further.

Question 9

recover and rehabilitation for ulnar claw and apparently ulnar nerve entrapment due to heavy weight-lifting, tennis and cft?

Accepted Answer

Please restate : your question.  Did you have a surgical repair ?  It isn't clear from your question.  If you have entrapment, surgery is often required to move the nerve out of the way.  Often the pinky and ring fingers are affected and notable weakness in the affected hand.

Question 10

will a neoprene elbow compression sleeve help for ulnar nerve entrapment? it feels like the sleeve constricts blood flow a little too much.

Accepted Answer

Might be too small: In general, a neoprene elbow splint/sleeve can help with a mild ulnar neuropathy by limiting extreme flexion of the elbow past 90 degrees--which stretches the nerve across the elbow.  It should not restrict blood flow.  Consider something with more padding to cover the nerve and something less tight/constricting.

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Got ulnar nerve entrapment on left side, numb little finger and ring finger now i have lower left back pain and pain in right shoulder, linked?

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Can ulnar nerve entrapment cause pain and weakness in shoulder and arms? if it does and if unable to grip easily along with wrist pain does it mean it's quite advanced? can there be recovery of arm and hand movement once it's advanced?

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How serious is ulnar nerve entrapment surgery?

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What are the symptoms of ulnar nerve entrapment?

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Appears i have had ulnar nerve entrapment continually for the past 7 mos. what to do?

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I have ulnar nerve entrapment when is surgery needed?

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Can you tell me about second surgery to relieve ulnar nerve entrapment?

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Please i would like surgery on ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow. what should i know?

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Recover and rehabilitation for ulnar claw and apparently ulnar nerve entrapment due to heavy weight-lifting, tennis and cft?

A member asked:

Will a neoprene elbow compression sleeve help for ulnar nerve entrapment? it feels like the sleeve constricts blood flow a little too much.

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