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Ulnar Nerve Decompression

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About Ulnar Nerve Decompression

Ulnar nerve decompression is a surgical procedure performed to relieve pressure on the ulnar nerve, commonly at the elbow or wrist. Compression of the ulnar nerve can cause numbness, weakness, and pain affecting the hand and fingers. The surgery help...

Overview

The procedure may involve: Release of compressed nerve tissue Removal of pressure-causing structures Ulnar nerve repositioning when necessary Microsurgical decompression techniques The surgery is commonly performed for: Cubital tunnel syndrome Ulnar nerve entrapment Chronic nerve compression injuries Doctors evaluate nerve function using clinical examination and nerve conduction studies.

Understanding The Procedure

Symptoms That May Require Ulnar Nerve Decompression

  • ⦾ Numbness in ring and little fingers
  • ⦾ Hand weakness
  • ⦾ Elbow pain
  • ⦾ Reduced grip strength
  • ⦾ Muscle wasting in the hand

Recovery & Outlook

Ulnar nerve decompression improves hand function and reduces nerve-related symptoms in many patients. Early treatment and rehabilitation improve long-term nerve recovery outcomes.

Risks

  • ⦾ Persistent numbness
  • ⦾ Nerve injury
  • ⦾ Infection
  • ⦾ Scar tissue formation
  • ⦾ Incomplete symptom improvement

Post-Operative Care

  • ⦾ Avoid pressure on the elbow during healing
  • ⦾ Attend physiotherapy sessions if advised
  • ⦾ Perform hand and arm exercises regularly
  • ⦾ Keep the surgical area clean
  • ⦾ Attend follow-up neurological evaluations

Doctors Who Perform Ulnar Nerve Decompression

Meet experienced neurology (brain care) doctors who regularly evaluate and perform ulnar nerve decompression.

Dr Prahlad S T

Dr Prahlad S T

MBBS, DNB - General Surgery, DNB - Neurosurgery

KMC: 79627

Consultant Brain (Neuro) & Spine Surgeon

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Dr Rajkumar Pannam

Dr Rajkumar Pannam

MBBS, MS, General Surgery, MCh, Neurosurgery, Fellowship in Cerebrovascular and Endoscopic Neurosurgery, Japan.

KMC: APN20130001365TKT

Consultant Neurosurgeon

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Arun Kumar M A

Arun Kumar M A

MBBS, MS General Surgery,DNB General Surgery,MCh Neurosurgery

KMC: 94243

Consultant Neurologist

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