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My mate fell over and bashed her elbow about 5months ago it has been fine up to now. the arm she bashed her elbow feels like it goes to sleep. why?
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Neuralgia : Neuralgia is a vague term to denote a painful condition involving a named nerve. Three major nerves pass through and can be injured after an elbow injury. Ulnar nerve entrapment or cubital tunnel syndrome is one of the common ones. Evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon, physiatrist or sports medicine physician is recommended. An examination & x-rays will be obtained + or - mri, + or - nerve study.
Answered 4/16/2013
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