Day 1 Post Ulnar Transposition Surgery

[@terrancetatum7599]

I can't believe how well you are handling nerve surgery. The thought of it just sends a chill up my spine. Merry Christmas to you both!

[@TheBoardWoodworker]

I had it done on the arm and its not that bad it just takes time

[@dorothyoconnor2430]

I’m scheduled to have this surgery. Your video is a great help in my knowing what to expect. Thank you.

[@donnataymans3545]

I had it done 20 years ago. Getting ready to have it done again

[@surajkumardas221]

Why????

[@lwf7843]

Great video thanks for the info. Back in November 2019 I had an EMG and was diagnosed with bilateral cubital tunnel. Its not fun dealing with the numbness/weakness in my hands, very frustrating. After months of physical therapy, my doctor finally recommended surgery right before Covid-19 hit. Now outpatient centers are starting to re-open, I'm waiting for my doctor to schedule surgery. Over the past few months my hands have become weaker with noticeable muscle atrophy and my pinky/ring finger dropping. After surgery did you regain full strength in your hands?

[@TheBoardWoodworker]

Yes i did regain the strength and i did get alot less numbness in my arm but I do still have numbness in my hand but full use and strength is back

[@wasimz3431]

How is your situation. I have exactly what happened to you and I'm waiting the final decision of my dr

[@wasimz3431]

Please update us

[@ErinM-2024]

What tests did you have done before surgery, mri, e m g/nerve conduction study, ultrasound? How did your arm feel before surgery. I tell people my arm feels tight

[@candyr7299]

Did you have any rehab??? My husband is getting this done. He had ulnar nerve surgery about 20 years ago and now he need this done. It is set for Jan 20 and we wonder how long before he could drive the motorcycle again

[@TheBoardWoodworker]

Your fine motor skills take some time to get back but it is more the strength he needs to rebuild to be able to control.the motorcycle. Grip is a big part of it too but it is all case by case 9n the recovery. I had both arms done and my second surgery no therapy the first surgery was 6 weeks and the same for my wife that had this done about 6 months ago

[@alvinasong8959]

I was in a rear end car accident in January 2020. From that car accident I had pain in my right wrist right away. I was going to PT until the beginning of March when COVID was getting bad. Around August/September 2020 I got new symptoms which was numbness and tingling in my pinky and ring finger. Originally I was just seeing a general orthopedic doctor. My sister who is a doctor suggested I looked for a wrist specialist doctor. I tried all of the conservative methods first. PT, prescriptions, wearing a brace, cortisone injection, but nothing was helping with the pain. So on December 1st 2020 I got TFCC repair, debridement and Cubital Tunnel Release. The Cubital Tunnel Release was supposed to help with the numbness and tingling symptoms. Recovery was discouraging at the beginning for me, but eventually recovery was starting to look up, unfortunately I randomly hit a bump in my recovery. My wrist started hurting more again and now bending my elbow was causing pain and irritation which wasn’t happening before. In October I had a follow up and we did another cortisone injection into my wrist. I hit the 1 year mark in the beginning of this month. Last Thursday December 9th I had my follow up appointment. The cortisone injection was basically being used for diagnostic testing. Unfortunately the cortisone injection provided me no relief. The doctor told me that since the cortisone injection provided me with no relief then the cause of my symptoms are probably caused by my elbow nerve. He did say that the next step would be to transport the ulnar nerve to another area in the muscle so it’s not in the elbow. He did say that this surgery is normally standard procedure. Though we also have to keep in mind that the cubital tunnel release didn’t help me with my symptoms so apparently that is rare. I am scared of getting another surgery and it wind up not being successful or worth it. I do want to feel better and I would like my right arm to feel like itself again. I haven’t officially scheduled my surgery yet, but my doctor did advise me that I shouldn’t leave it past February/March.

[@shelleybarr2535]

I just had this surgery may 12 when I first woke up it was painful it's now been 3days and the only time it hurts is when I bump it or try to bend it

[@brianedge9383]

Thats great news sounds like healing is going well.

[@eddymogollon8508]

how do you feel now? what symptoms did you have that justified your injury, I have pinky elbow and shoulder pain and the is 8/10 all day

[@TheBoardWoodworker]

I am a machinist so my hands are important. I was having issue holding things so I had to have it done. After I am doing great still feels amazing. I will say make sure you do your excersizes.

[@reihanehsalar2224]

That was so good and helpful.actually im a dentist and im gonig to have tgis surgery in 1 month.do you think i can still do my job?can you do minor things with your other hand that you had surgery on it before? im so afraid.please help me😭

[@wasimz3431]

How is your situation right now

[@afdtnbh7117]

how are u

[@basedabdu8653]

Did your ulnar nerve pop out of its groove while doing pushups or some similar movement prior to surgery?

[@TheBoardWoodworker]

It did it was not staying were it needed to be with normal activities. It was very unstable

[@basedabdu8653]

Thanks for the response. I feel more comfortable considering surgery.

[@TheBoardWoodworker]

@@basedabdu8653 if you have any more questions

[@cliffordrula9813]

I am due to have this surgery soon. Do you have a general anaesthetic for this procedure

[@TheBoardWoodworker]

yes i was put under for both of mine.

[@shelleybarr2535]

Yes I was put out for mine on May 12 2022

[@chadkranats1452]

I'm glad surgery went well and I hope it heals quickly and have a MERRY CHRISTMAS.

[@TheBoardWoodworker]

Thank you sir hope you have a good holiday season also

[@FirstnameLastname-wx2ck]

they moved your funny bone? I'm not saying you're wrong but are you sure about that? could be a different procedure but i thought they generally cut the muscle and put the nerve underneath then sutured the muscle back together.

[@TheBoardWoodworker]

They do create a flap not so much as a pocket that creates a new glide pad for the nerve. You are correct that they do put under a muscle but not as much as you think.

[@jennifergreenlee9428]

I'm getting this done on Christmas eve, but they are also doing my wrist too. Definitely scared.

[@TheBoardWoodworker]

I had both done at the same time before and it wasn't horrible you just need to make sure you have help. Good luck

[@jennifergreenlee9428]

Yeah I'll have some help between my mom and a friend of mine. Single parent if 2. Thank you for responding. How was recovery when you have elbow and wrist?

[@TheBoardWoodworker]

@@jennifergreenlee9428 I am much better afterwords I dont look back at my descion

[@shayemoore]

@@TheBoardWoodworker Hi, my doctor is recommending this surgery at the elbow and wrist. Thanks for sharing your experience I pray that you heal well.

[@gearrunner]

I know that had to hurt with the circulation cut off. Glad they let you re wrap it. If you go down to the shop make sure to keep it clean. And Merry Christmas you two.

[@TheBoardWoodworker]

Was a little uncomfortable but not horrible. Feels a ton better but the nerve is still settling into it's new space

[@bigmanfeet337]

I have this and wrist booked for 5th may, what's the number 1 thing I should do when I get home? x

[@TheBoardWoodworker]

Relax and don't do anything till you have feeling then listen to your body

[@bigmanfeet337]

@@TheBoardWoodworker thank you for your reply, will do xx

[@jocanesh]

Had this done Wednesday the 28th and I can’t feel my ring and pinky finger. Currently I have a cast? Any advice? Getting desperate

[@rashedulraj8946]

How r u now

[@DowntheWrabbitHole]

Best of luck with the healing process, and take care of yourself. Hopefully 2020 is a very healthy and relaxing year! :)

[@TheBoardWoodworker]

Thank you I hope so too. Enjoy the holidays

[@jennifertrejo7109]

Dealing with this now i have no feeling in my hand i wanted to re wrap it too

[@TheBoardWoodworker]

Always check with your physician. Before I ever deviate I contact my doctor

[@jennifertrejo7109]

@@TheBoardWoodworker thank you. Also how long after your surgery could u actually shower comfortably allowing the area to get wet? Or did u have to wait like two weeks

[@brianedge9383]

@@jennifertrejo7109 due to the possibility of infection I don't stray from the getting it wet guidelines there are too many complications. I just wrap it really well. But as far as reach I was very limited before the surgery so it was a ton better but not 100% like I was 10 years ago. There are trrade offs to feel better. Hope you are doing well

[@automandan]

The boardwoodworker Hey Brian I'm glad to see the surgery went well. I hope and pray that the arm heal up right. Happy Holidays Merry Christmas. And God Bless.

[@TheBoardWoodworker]

Thank you enjoy the holiday

[@wasimz3431]

How is your situation right now

[@RobMotive]

Glad to see it went well👍

[@TheBoardWoodworker]

Yup living the dream over here lol thank you

[@Manoharr100]

Hi, I have same surgery on 8th March. Does it pain after surgery. When u get back to ur work . How much time for nerve recovery, ..... thanks.. Manohar from India

[@TheBoardWoodworker]

All of the things you asked are case specific it can vary from no therapy to pain for months. I cant give you a real answer on this that I can back up. I am sorry best to check with your surgeoan

[@biplabdas1103]

Brother give me ur number for help muje b surgery korna hain

[@ninaw692]

Can I ask how long it took for your numbness to go away? I just had my surgery today and half of my hand plus fingers are so numb I can’t bend them still! It’s been 14 hours and I feel like it’s getting worse.

[@TheBoardWoodworker]

I had it done in both arms at different times my left arm still gas some numbness on the pinky and ring finger. The numbness i have is almost not even numb but maybe more of less sensitive. For me it was a great trade off compared to before surgery.

[@ninaw692]

@@TheBoardWoodworker thank you! I’m glad it worked out for you!

[@shayemoore]

@@TheBoardWoodworker Hi, thank you for sharing this information. Has the numbness in your pinky and ring fingers subsided post surgery?

[@smokey0217]

They used a lot of self adhesive tape. My gosh! No wonder you had swelling and pain.