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Nerve recovery resulting from damage that occurred during surgery
Neuropathy | Last Active: Jun 6 10:03am | Replies (10)Comment receiving replies
@bsiverhus
Do you know for sure the surgeon injured it did you injure it when you fractured your elbow? Did you have one surgery or two (the 2nd one to repair the nerve)?
Have you had a neurologist test your nerves with a EMG/nerve conduction study? Has the surgeon or neurologist told you if the nerve can heal or repair itself? Have you had any X-ray and MRI of your elbow to see if there is anything compressing nerves in the arm/elbow post surgery?
How did you injure your elbow? Could you have also injured your cervical spine in your neck which could also cause symptoms to your arm/hand due to compression of spinal cord/nerve roots?
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The surgeon injured one fascicle of the ulnar nerve while putting the muscle back into place after repairing the displaced fracture of the trochlea . He sewed the injured fascicle of the ulnar nerve back together. These details are all in his operative notes . I had full use of my hand prior to surgery and was told it might take a year or so to fully heal after the nerve injury ( it’s now been 17 months ) . I have had x rays and the elbow has healed and looks good . Looking at tests / procedures that might help the nerve fully recover so I full use of my hand . The mri and nerve testing is a good idea . I plan to see a neurologist in the future.
One surgery - fell on the ice and landed on my elbow with my arm outstretched . Small bruise on hip. No other injuries.
Thank you for the advice . I appreciate it.
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@gilbie5
You can ask the lab and your doctor who did the FNA biopsy to send your sample for molecular testing which may help fine-tune the cytology result.
https://www.thyroid.org/fna-thyroid-nodules/