What is Ulnar nerve damage?

Ulnar nerve damage is damage or dysfunction of Ulnar nerve, a long nerve in the arm that extends from the shoulder to the wrist. Ulnar nerve is susceptible to damage because it is close to the body surface and runs along the outer side of the arm through the elbow. Ulnar nerve signals of movement and sensation in hand and giving the fourth and fifth fingers.

If you want to better understand the impact that ulnar nerve may have on the whole arm, consider what happens when you come across a hard surface. The "funny bone", as it is sometimes called, is a place on the elbow where the Ulnar nerve intersects and the direct impact causes the arm to face a moment. When this happens, it is only a mild acute trauma on the Ulnar nerve, but a serious impact or abuse can cause similar but chronic symptoms. Ulnar nerve damage may be the result of direct injury to the nerve or nerve compression caused by swelling, inflammation or long -term pressure. Ulnar nerve damage can be immediate if trauma or injury such as fracture or dislocac occurse elbow, but often over time over time over time.

Symptoms of damage or dysfunction Ulnar nerve include arm pain, especially shoulder, armor or insensitivity of the fourth and fifth finger and weakness or loss of coordination in hand. In some cases, ulnar nerve dysfunction occurs simultaneously with the carpal tunnel syndrome, and in the case of severe damage to Uln nerve, the hand may seem deformed or similar to the claw.

Ulnar nerve damage is usually diagnosed with physical examination and review of symptoms and electromyography (EMG) and imaging tests. In mild to medium cases, anti -inflammatory treatment, corticosteroid injections and night tiles may alleviate all -offs. If the symptoms do not improve or deteriorate, surgery may be required for nerve pressure. Ulnar nerve transposition or anterior transposition of Ulnar nerve is an outpatient surgeonIic procedure that moves the nerve to relieve pressure and prevent permanent damage to Ulnar nerves.

Suspicion of damage or dysfunction of Ulnar nerve should be examined by an orthopedic physician specializing in hands surgery. If the damage or injury is mild or medium, the problem is likely to improve in non -surgical treatment. If it is not treated, permanent nerve damage may occur, which could lead to permanent mobility and coordination problems.