kdubya Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Anyone had it done , if so how did it turn out? and how long did you wear a splint on your elbow? I am going in to have it done nov 24th specialist says my nerve damage is to far gone (totally lost the use of two outside fingers on my left hand) for a simple decompression op as in carpal tunnel so he will relocate the nerve altogether says I will be off work for about 8 weeks (not a cat in hells chance). KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Anyone had it done , if so how did it turn out? and how long did you wear a splint on your elbow? I am going in to have it done nov 24th specialist says my nerve damage is to far gone (totally lost the use of two outside fingers on my left hand) for a simple decompression op as in carpal tunnel so he will relocate the nerve altogether says I will be off work for about 8 weeks (not a cat in hells chance). KW Oh dear, that sounds bad. Will it affect your typing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 He's hedging his bets mate. I've had both sides done and its no big deal. You might need to rest ya elbows on a towel for a while if you spend hours on a PC table though. Just a little nick, then shift the nerve into the hollow bit of your elbow so it doesnt get crushed any more when you bend the elbow. I had mine done at the same time as dupytrens release in my hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delburt0 Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Wife's had it done a few years ago done to 15 yrs of typing I cannot remember a splint I'll ask her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted October 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 He's hedging his bets mate. I've had both sides done and its no big deal. You might need to rest ya elbows on a towel for a while if you spend hours on a PC table though. Just a little nick, then shift the nerve into the hollow bit of your elbow so it doesnt get crushed any more when you bend the elbow. I had mine done at the same time as dupytrens release in my hands. told me the "little nick" was not an option and that its a six inch cut and a lot of muscle cut that will need a lot of rebuilding told me its a 90 min op? KW Oh dear, that sounds bad. Will it affect your typing? only need one finger to annoy KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted October 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 found this via google don not watch if squeamish (from 4 mins on) this matches what I was told today. KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Don't worry mate give me a sharp knife and I'll fix it for you. Won't take me no 90 minutes either. Cut the nerve cutoff the offending fingers,job jobbed. Have you back to work in an hour Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Don't worry mate give me a sharp knife and I'll fix it for you. Won't take me no 90 minutes either. Cut the nerve cutoff the offending fingers,job jobbed. Have you back to work in an hour Figgy Don't forget the two aspirin . Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorismyhero Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Don't forget the two aspirin . Harnser ONE asprin.....we have to observe due economy...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 What causes it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted October 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 What causes it ? seems its down to injury? or what you have done over your working life, re movement of the elbow, many years ago I used to fill 40 ton xx wagons with gravel by hand IE a big shovel, specialist says he considered a simple decompression procedure IE a small incision but the MRI scan and nerve conduction tests said it was goosed, that and the fact I have now lost a lot of muscle (atrophy) from my hand and forearm so he is moving the nerve and tunnel to the inside of the elbow, not looking forward to it as it may mean a bit of time off work, and as my arm will either be in a cast or splint in the "bent position" driving and shooting will be a no go!! KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 seems its down to injury? or what you have done over your working life, re movement of the elbow, many years ago I used to fill 40 ton xx wagons with gravel by hand IE a big shovel, specialist says he considered a simple decompression procedure IE a small incision but the MRI scan and nerve conduction tests said it was goosed, that and the fact I have now lost a lot of muscle (atrophy) from my hand and forearm so he is moving the nerve and tunnel to the inside of the elbow, not looking forward to it as it may mean a bit of time off work, and as my arm will either be in a cast or splint in the "bent position" driving and shooting will be a no go!! KW Hope its a success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest1957 Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Anyone had it done , if so how did it turn out? and how long did you wear a splint on your elbow? I am going in to have it done nov 24th specialist says my nerve damage is to far gone (totally lost the use of two outside fingers on my left hand) for a simple decompression op as in carpal tunnel so he will relocate the nerve altogether says I will be off work for about 8 weeks (not a cat in hells chance). KW When it comes to nerve damage you are beat taking the full time as much as you will be bouncing off the walls. It took two years for one of my fingers to heal post moderate nerve damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy boy Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 hi kdubya, had the op around 92-93 after a road accident. in hospital for about two months with a variety of injuries. lost the feeling in outside two fingers on both hands. they re sited the nerves on the two arms at the same time. believe me its not a little nick, more like 4-5 inches each side I would say. bruising from armpit to wrist but no splints, just bandaged. off work a couple of months or so. one side was a success but other not so good but get used to the loss of sensation after a while. a long time ago for me but procedures change so recovery nowadays could be quicker. best of luck and a speedy recovery. A.T.B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 That 'cupital tunnel' bit is more involved than mine was - which only involved a 2" or so cut. Sorry mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted October 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 hi kdubya, had the op around 92-93 after a road accident. in hospital for about two months with a variety of injuries. lost the feeling in outside two fingers on both hands. they re sited the nerves on the two arms at the same time. believe me its not a little nick, more like 4-5 inches each side I would say. bruising from armpit to wrist but no splints, just bandaged. off work a couple of months or so. one side was a success but other not so good but get used to the loss of sensation after a while. a long time ago for me but procedures change so recovery nowadays could be quicker. best of luck and a speedy recovery. A.T.B. Thanks for that I have lost the use of the two outside fingers doc says that will be regained just wondered if the timescale of 8 weeks off and the scale of the op was a bit of over egging by him seems not , I want a max of two weeks off at the most, will see if work will stand the cost of a taxi there and back if I cant drive. KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Kdubya you can't take a couple of months of your near retirement now. They might put you out to pasture. Don't worry about your shooting, it shouldn't affect it too much after the stitches have healed,If it does use my light weight 28bore. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Figgy he has been retired nearly 2 years ... But the work aholic went back into the office for 3 days a week that is now 6 days he just loves his job and cannot keep away... KW if you need driving anywhere when you are laid up just pick up the phone ( but don't call me ) only joking mate i will take you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Good luck KW, hope it goes well and you are back shooting ( and typing ) soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Hope all goes well, it indeed is a significant operation, a lot will depend on how much damage has been done to the nerve to how much recovery you will get,(NCS will give your surgeon some idea of the level of damage) I always say to my patients they won't know the full extent of recovery for six months. fingers crossed you get a full recovery Dont try to do to much to soon. All the best Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted October 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) Hope all goes well, it indeed is a significant operation, a lot will depend on how much damage has been done to the nerve to how much recovery you will get,(NCS will give your surgeon some idea of the level of damage) I always say to my patients they won't know the full extent of recovery for six months. fingers crossed you get a full recovery Dont try to do to much to soon. All the best Doc Sorry for the questions but I never had chance to ask (busy places NHS hosps) do you do the op? and if so is it a day job or an admission? he did say it was 90 min procedure, was just told it needs doing asap 24th is the 1st date avail see you then!! I have some courses starting 1st of December, IE a week later any chance of still doing them or is it really an out of action job for a while, and I take the NCS tests were the electric shocks on my arms (both?) the guy who did that said " severe damage shown" so I knew than an op would be needed but I thought it would be in out and a week off work and done with. KW Edited October 19, 2014 by kdubya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) Hi Iam an Orthopaedic physician so I do all the investigations, diagnosis and injections but not the actual surgery. Not sure what your job is but generally its at least 6 weeks to do anything manual Day case can be done but often its overnight Usual course is splint or heavy bandage and lots of physio afterwards The length of time you have had the problem and the severity of muscle loss and numbness can give you an indication of how much recovery you can expect 3 to six months for complete recovery Iam surprised your Surgeon didn't go through all this with you plus risks, which are small in this case Doc Edited October 19, 2014 by docholiday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted October 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Hi Iam an Orthopaedic physician so I do all the investigations, diagnosis and injections but not the actual surgery. Not sure what your job is but generally its at least 6 weeks to do anything manual Day case can be done but often its overnight Usual course is splint or heavy bandage and lots of physio afterwards The length of time you have had the problem and the severity of muscle loss and numbness can give you an indication of how much recovery you can expect 3 to six months for complete recovery Iam surprised your Surgeon didn't go through all this with you plus risks, which are small in this case Doc went through the risks and had me signing the paperwork but never said how long I would be in or whether it was hopefully a day procedure,a mad rush to get me down to pre assesment I thought he was just painting a black picture but after reading about it (the internet has a lot to answer for) I could have asked an awful lot more, still its gonna have to be done KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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