Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How long does it take for the numbness go away after ulnar nerve decompression in right elbow? it's been 5 months since the surgery!
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Some general rules: If the nerve coverings, called myelin are the sole nerve disorder, recovery of myelin takes 3-4 weeks, with total return to mostly normal function. Yet, if the central wire, axon, is involved, recovery proceeds at speed of fingernail growth, about 0.1 mm daily. An EMG can provide objective numbers to assist prognosis, and is worthwhile doing at this point.
Answered 3/20/2016
3.6k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Would a compression sleeve help my elbow.i had medial epicondylar release with ulnar nerve decompression 4months ago it has swelling & tight.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hi my ulnar nerve in elbow is flipping in and out of groove and i have pain in elbow do i need surgery?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have minor ulnar nerve damage at elbow. The injury occurred June 2014. I still have aching and numbness. Should I be concerned???
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Elbow clicks when bent, been 2 years. Numbness in pinky and ring finger, gone when no physical activity for a few weeks. Maybe ulnar nerve?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I had medial epicondylar /ulnar nerve decompression 3 1/2 months ago. My elbow is still very tender to touch or set on anything. Is that normal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
It's been a year since my surgery and my arm is still numb and aches. Is that normal? (Ulnar nerve decompression and medial epicondylar tendon repair)
I have medial epicondylar release & ulnar nerve decompression on5/9/14. I still have swelling and sharp pains numb elbow. Is that normal?
Had ulnar nerve transposition surgery. 4/30 /14still numb from elbow to wrist, arm swells, told angry nerve? How long before it gets normal again?
Had cubical tunnel decompression, guyons canal release, and carpal tunnel release. I developed nerve pain post-surgery, in my elbow, forearm, back of arm, and numbness, tingling and now finger contractions. Do I have a nerve injury or is this normal?
Please i would like surgery on ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow. What should I know?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
