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I have had a trapped nerve in eblow of 2 weeks causing tingling down pinkie and little finger and pain in joint how can i untrap it?
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Ulnar nerve.: Your ulnar nerve is likely superficial and gets easily irritated with pressure over the elbow or can become entrapped. Try not to lean on elbow. You should seek help soon from a hand surgeon. Steroid injections may help or you may need nerve transposed surgically to a different location. Continued symptoms can lead to hand weakness and permanent damage so get treated soon. Best of luck.
Answered 7/24/2015
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