What Happens When You Ignore Cubital Tunnel
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- In this video, I go over the negative outcomes of ignoring Cubital Tunnel.
Cubital tunnel is a very common nerve injury amongst those who have their elbows bent for long periods of time. If you have been experiencing numbness and tingling on your ring and pinky finger, there's a chance it could be this.
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I hope I haven't waited too long trying to self-treat. I'm emailing my doctor by email tonight. Thanks for the warning
Thanks for watching. It’s okay to try the self treatment way…as long as know when to look for help. That’s the most important aspect and why I’m sharing as much as I can.
Great explanation, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much. I have numbness in my pinky and ring finger since April. I went to a hand specialist who said therapy won’t help. Needless to say I’m going next week to another doctor up at Hospital for Special Surgery in NY. I had an emg done which didn’t show cubital tunnel but I have all of the symptoms. I’m hoping this new doctor can help me. Is this something you’ve seen before with a normal emg but all the signs of cubital tunnel?
I tell my patients/students all the time that nerves are completely different from bones and tendons. Emg don’t always see everything. Nerve tension is something that is felt. And nerves are always injured/stuck above where the problem is felt. Therapy can help when you go to the right therapist. Good luck with the doctor’s visit. If you need help, our clinic website is in the links.
My husband has cubital tunnel AND carpal tunnel surgery almost two weeks ago. He had a bit of claw deformity in his ring finger before surgery that is still an issue now. He also has some tremors with some purposeful movements. This was happening before surgery and now (almost two weeks post surgery) is still occasionally happening. For example when using his hand to hold a fork or picking up a cup, he will sometimes tremor. Can he expect any resolution of this issue in the coming months? Or in your experience do you think this will require an additional surgery? Or maybe that issue will just persist? He’s “okay” with the claw deformity, but he’s struggling with having tremors with purposeful movement. 😞 He’s still working and needs his hands. Plus he’s embarrassed when others notice the tremors.
Everyone’s symptoms are so different, length of time, and recovery. It’s important to discuss the case with a trusted Occupational therapist or certified hand therapist. But I do hope he’s going for therapy.
He just started therapy today with an OT certified in Hand Therapy, so I feel he will get the best care. Time and exercises will tell I guess.
Things to avoid at initial stage???
Thank you for the suggestion. We shall try to create something in the future.
Does muscle atrophy cause muscle spasms? I went to dr when I started getting bad muscle cramps just found out today via EMG I got this. I can't hardly cook or use my muscles without it spasaming
Muscles can spasm for various reasons but one reason is because the muscles weak and it’s trying so hard. The other reason can be due to nerve tension. I always tell my clients to not wait for muscles to atrophy before getting the right therapy.
Once the nerves die due to compression injuries, it can’t come back, so as a certified hand therapist…I always recommend find someone you trust to help you.
I hope you get better! ❤️🩹 and our clinic is located in Miami if that helps.
I went from severe unexplained itching on my arm to numbness and tingling to loss of strength and inability to use my hand. Then I woke up two days ago in severe unending pain. The only thing that helps at all is BC Powder for some reason. I know its bad for me but im taking so many BCs to make it through the day. I need to go to the doctor I know and I'm going to ASAP
Yikes! That sounds terrible. Good luck! I hope you get some help.
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i have numbness in my 4th and 5th fingers and also weakness in the pinch grip between my thumb and index finger. I've had a triple cervical fusion last June due to stenosis and bone spurs, but it didn't help my numbness. It's been 2-1/2 years since it's gone numb (about a week after a fall). it's not like i've ignored it. it took 9 months just to get it diagnosed and surgery on my neck. either that wasn't the cause or it was already too late by then. i doubt it'll ever come back at this point even if i get elbow surgery.
Sorry to hear that. 😢 Good luck if you do decide to go ahead with the elbow surgery.
Once muscle wasting starts, how fast does it progress? Weeks, months, or years? I get that sooner is better, but can the surgery be put off a few months without much additional loss of function, or should it be done at first available opportunity?
Atrophy or muscle wasting always depends on the mechanism of injury, the severity, and length of the problem.
So it’s too vague to give a definitive answer like the one you are looking for. Your question is best answered by the surgeon who you have picked to go to or your trusted occupational/hand therapist who may have treated you before the surgery and who you may consider to go to after.
We are located in Miami, FL if you are local or consultations as you need.
@@HandsOnTherapyServicesIncMiami Thanks for the thoughtful response. I saw the hand surgeon for carpal tunnel in one hand only to find out I needed surgery in both arms - carpal tunnel in one, ulnar release in the other. I was too shocked to ask the right questions! I never thought much about the mild numbness in one pinky, and hadn't noticed the muscle atrophy in that hand until he pointed it out to me. Just thought it was a natural consequence of aging! I'm on the other side of the country, but I hope I can find a hand therapist as thoughtful and caring as you in my area. Thanks again for the reply.
Wonderful explanation of this problem. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I will totally be taking your advice.
Aww thank you. Glad you found it useful.