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Ulnar nerve transposition at the elbow

The ulnar nerve naturally runs through a small groove behind the medial epicondyle, on the inner side of the elbow.
When it is compressed or irritated, this can cause tingling in the ring finger and little finger, discomfort in the elbow, and sometimes a loss of strength or clumsiness in the hand.

The surgery involves releasing the ulnar nerve and then moving it forward of the elbow: this is known as transposition.
The aim is to prevent it from remaining compressed or rubbing against the groove during flexion and extension movements.

Following the operation, the elbow is protected for a few days, after which movement is gradually resumed.
Tingling may subside quickly, but the recovery of sensation and strength is often slower, particularly if the compression had been present for a long time.

The scar is located on the inner side of the elbow.
As with any nerve surgery, the main aim is to prevent the condition from worsening and to allow the nerve to recover gradually.

Ulnar nerve transposition at the elbow

The ulnar nerve naturally runs through a small groove behind the medial epicondyle, on the inner side of the elbow.
When it is compressed or irritated, this can cause tingling in the ring finger and little finger, discomfort in the elbow, and sometimes a loss of strength or clumsiness in the hand.

The surgery involves releasing the ulnar nerve and then moving it forward of the elbow: this is known as transposition.
The aim is to prevent it from remaining compressed or rubbing against the groove during flexion and extension movements.

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Ulnar nerve transposition at the elbow

The ulnar nerve naturally runs through a small groove behind the medial epicondyle, on the inner side of the elbow. When it is compressed or irritated, this can cause tingling in the ring finger and little finger, discomfort in the elbow, and sometimes a loss of strength or clumsiness in the hand.

The surgery involves releasing the ulnar nerve and then moving it forward of the elbow: this is known as transposition. The aim is to prevent it from remaining compressed or rubbing against the groove during flexion and extension movements.

APPOINTMENT

CONSULTATIONS

The ulnar nerve naturally runs through a small groove behind the medial epicondyle, on the inner side of the elbow.
When it is compressed or irritated, this can cause tingling in the ring finger and little finger, discomfort in the elbow, and sometimes a loss of strength or clumsiness in the hand.

The surgery involves releasing the ulnar nerve and then moving it forward of the elbow: this is known as transposition.
The aim is to prevent it from remaining compressed or rubbing against the groove during flexion and extension movements.