The ulnar nerve may be injured at the elbow, where it may be torn or lacerated when a fracture or dislocation takes place, later compressed by callus or scar tissue, or at the wrist, generally by direct injuries, such as cuts, or wounds. It may also be damaged in any part of its course by wounds or tumors.
Signs and Symptoms
The cause of the trouble. e.g. callus, scar tissue, or cervical rib if still persisting, must first be removed by surgical means
support: a splint may be required
Position of the hand: If the nerve is injured just above the wrist, the hand should be placed on the splint with the metacarpophalangeal joints flexed, the fingers straight, and the thumb in adduction close to the hand. If it is injured above the point where its branches to the forearm muscles are given off, the wrist should also be slightly flexed and the hand adducted.
The corrected position must be maintained throughout treatment
Signs and Symptoms
- paralysis
- Claw-hand
- Anaesthesia
The cause of the trouble. e.g. callus, scar tissue, or cervical rib if still persisting, must first be removed by surgical means
support: a splint may be required
Position of the hand: If the nerve is injured just above the wrist, the hand should be placed on the splint with the metacarpophalangeal joints flexed, the fingers straight, and the thumb in adduction close to the hand. If it is injured above the point where its branches to the forearm muscles are given off, the wrist should also be slightly flexed and the hand adducted.
The corrected position must be maintained throughout treatment
- Exercises
- Massage
- Electrical stimulation
- Re education
- Finger-parting and closing
- Grasping a sheet of paper between fingers
- Finger-stretching.
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