The ulnar nerve is a major nerve that runs down through your arm and into your hand. It affects functions like squeezing and grasping things. Injuries to the ulnar nerve can be painful and limiting.
This week we are going to discuss not an injury but a specific test that is performed to diagnose an injury. That test? The nerve conduction velocity test or NCV/EMG. The nerve conduction velocity ...
Cubital tunnel syndrome describes when the ulnar nerve, or funny bone, becomes stretched, compressed, or irritated. It may cause a person to experience numbness in the wrist, hand, or fingers.
High BMI is an independent risk factor for incident ulnar nerve entrapment in individuals without diabetes, a Swedish study ...
Results of ulnar nerve transposition have improved with the recognition of technical problems related to the surgery. Persistent or recurrent ulnar nerve compression ...
Carpal tunnel syndrome affects 87 men and 192 women per 100,000 population worldwide. 1 Common signs include paresthesia, pain, and weakness in the median nerve distribution of the hand. Symptoms of ...
CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Elbow pain can significantly impact daily activities, but a simple surgical procedure may offer relief, according to the team at OrthoCincy. The surgery targets the ulnar nerve, ...
The Detroit Tigers shared bad news about Shelby Miller. Miller, a veteran right-handed reliever, has been placed on the 15-day injured list Monday, retroactive to Sunday, with ulnar nerve inflammation ...
The Marlins placed Junk on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to right ulnar nerve irritation. Junk departed his most recent start Saturday against the Blue Jays with discomfort in his pitching arm ...