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Thread #46115 Message #1060831
Posted By: Catherine Jayne
25-Nov-03 - 05:30 PM
Thread Name: Ulnar Nerve Compression
Subject: RE: Ulnar Nerve Compression
I have some numbness and weekness in my little finger and ring finger but no where near as much numbness as I had before the surgery. The easiest way to describe the feeling is: it feels as though I am feeling through plastic gloves. Its been 3 years now since the operation and I have stopped taking hot pans out of the oven without noticing the heat. I have no pain which is great. I can play again which took time and alot of patience......I kept getting frustrated about not being able to play. After the surgery I rested for the minimum of 6 weeks and then started playing slowly again....not over doing it. The arm healed well and my scar is about 6inches long. Its on the inside of my elbow and has faded really well. I had physio for 12 weeks which helped loads. For the first 4 weeks after the surgery my arm was in a strong bandage...for support....and to stop me over using it! After that I had a tubigrip bandage on it. It was never in a splint although the doctors threatened to put my arm in a cast if I didn't behave myself and rest it!
I don't regret having the surgery, I just wish I had opted for it sooner.
Good luck, I hope all goes well.
Khatt