Question 1

what would cause an absent or no ulnar pulse?

Accepted Answer

: There are many things that might cause an absent ulnar pulse. First, if you have no other symptoms like pain, numbness, weakness or cold intolerance there is nothing to worry about if you can't feel the ulnar pulse as blood supply to the hand from the radial artery alone is usually more than adequate. The artery could be absent or poorly developed and injury or surgery could cause it to close.

Question 2

how do you relieve pressure on the ulnar nervers?

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: If you have confirm pressure on the ulnar nerve at the elbow.
There two ways mainly how to handle it.
1-non surgical method, using medication for inflammation and some time injection of steroid, use a pad for the elbow.
2-surgical method by relieving the pressure of the nerve.

Question 3

need to know is your ulnar nerve the same thing as the ucl?

Accepted Answer

Ulnar nerve: I believe the "ucl" you are referring to is a ligament and not a nerve so if that is the case they are not the same.

Question 4

please tell me, is your ulnar nerve the same thing as the ucl?

Accepted Answer

No: Ulnar Nerve is a nerve and the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL or internal lateral ligament) is a thick triangular band at the medial aspect of the elbow uniting the distal aspect of the humerus to the proximal aspect of the ulna.

Question 5

can negative ulnar variance be treated?

Accepted Answer

Not at : Age 25. In young kids if severe enough itigjt be considered.

Question 6

hi what is negative ulnar variance? can it be cured

Accepted Answer

Negative ulnar vaira: This describes a state where the ulna is abnormally short and the joint between the radius and lunar carries inappropriate weight. It can be seen with or after keinbock's disease. For more detailed info go to http://www.Wheelessonline.Com/ortho/ulnar_variance.

Question 7

what are the causes of damage to the ulnar nerve from surgery?

Accepted Answer

Often compression: During surgery, the arms and legs must be arranged in a fashion to prevent compression of the nerves.  Since anesthetics are used during surgery, the arms and the legs can compress themselves if the surgery is a decent length.  When nerves are compressed, numbness and weakness may follow.  Stretching also may occur during surgery, this may also result in mild damage.

Question 8

how to know if cubital and ulnar tunnel syndrome are the same thing?

Accepted Answer

Cubital tunnel: Typically refers to compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow. "cubital" refers to  the elbow.  Ulnar tunnel usually means compression of the ulnar nerve ( some nerve diff location) in the ulnar tunnel or guyon's canal which is at the wrist. Symptoms can overlap as it is the same nerve but the findings are slightly different. As what is affecte43d is below the compression or towards the hand.

Question 9

tfcc torn 4 months ago looking for surgery. how to determine ulnar need to be shorted ?

Accepted Answer

Surgeon' call: If you're ulna is relatively long compared to your radius most upper extremity surgeons will shorten the ulna w/ tfcc debridement/ repair routinely.Other surgeons will determine the need for ulnar shortening @ the time of arthroscopy depending on findings @ the scope( my preference)...Also the shortening( if needed) can be done 'open' or arthroscopically. Good luck!

Question 10

i had a ulnar shortening done 2 years ago but now they said bone hasnt heal. what could be why it hasnt healed?

Accepted Answer

Healing Within Body: Surgery involves invading the body to force rapid physical changes, always inducing collateral damage, often greater than the "fix". The surgeon has no control over your control of your body & subsequent responses, though may help or hurt (easier) depending on what was done. If your internal response is that something is wrong & healing is not practical or dangerous, then healing will not occur.

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Need to know is your ulnar nerve the same thing as the ucl?

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Please tell me, is your ulnar nerve the same thing as the ucl?

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Can negative ulnar variance be treated?

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Hi what is negative ulnar variance? can it be cured

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What are the causes of damage to the ulnar nerve from surgery?

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How to know if cubital and ulnar tunnel syndrome are the same thing?

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Tfcc torn 4 months ago looking for surgery. how to determine ulnar need to be shorted ?

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I had a ulnar shortening done 2 years ago but now they said bone hasnt heal. what could be why it hasnt healed?

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