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@helen48

Are you or anyone else having problems with your ulnar nerve? I tripped in July 2022 and fractured my humeral neck. The orthopedic surgeon could not repair the fracture and did a reverse shoulder surgery. The surgeon told me in advance that my range of motion would not be the same as before, but better than if I did not have the surgery. My range of motion does allow me to wash and blow dry my hair and reach up to get something out of a cabinet, etc. I can't reach my back or lift my arm straight up. I don't recall any serious pain after the surgery. My problem is progressing numbness, tingling and cramping in my hand caused by the ulnar nerve ( I was initially told that this would resolve itself over time). I recently had an appointment with a neurologist who ordered another ncv and emg. The findings indicated on-going denervation to the ulnar nerve distribution. The neurologist has ordered an mri, which is scheduled for later this month. I also got a referral for more occupational therapy on my hand. Thankfully, I do not have any pain.

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helen48,
This is Helen also! I tripped about18 months ago and sustained 3 fractures in my shoulder which led to the same surgical repair as you. Afterwards,my thumb,index finger and middle fingers were numbing. When I had an emg to determine whether there was nerve damage that was preventing my deltoids from working,it showed carpal tunnel. The feeling is gradually coming back in my fingers but my wrist does not have complete range of motion. I don’t know how this could be related to the surgery. My outcome is not as good as yours,the deltoids are weak,but I am managing. Good luck managing your nerve problem.