Psycho-Babble Health Thread 643518

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Has anyone had ulnar decompression surgery?

Posted by saturn on May 13, 2006, at 13:53:50

I'm interested in the recovery period. Doc says this procedure is much less traumatic/invasive than traditional ulnar transposition.

He also says I'll be able to write/type, thought not "excessively" the next day. Of course heavy lifting is out.

I'm curious how long it will take to be functioning almost normally and be able to run. I'd be interested if anyone has gone through this procedure. peace. sat.

Re: Has anyone had ulnar decompression surgery? » saturn

Posted by NikkiT2 on May 13, 2006, at 14:54:27

In reply to Has anyone had ulnar decompression surgery?, posted by saturn on May 13, 2006, at 13:53:50

I had an ulnar transposition 3 years ago, so can tell you about that.

I was back to typing light that evening (though on alot of pain meds)..

Pain was certainly very increased the following day, but mild pain killers dealt with it. I resumed normal duties the following day with regards computer work, but this wasn't over heavy. I had a single running stitch with a bead on the end, which was removed after 2 weeks. Once the scabbing was coming off I used a vitimin e oil (in a wheatgerm base) to help the skin heal - and my healing was praised by my surgeon!! *g*

Good luck, and I hope it helps

Nikki

Re: Has anyone had ulnar decompression surgery? » NikkiT2

Posted by saturn on May 13, 2006, at 19:00:59

In reply to Re: Has anyone had ulnar decompression surgery? » saturn, posted by NikkiT2 on May 13, 2006, at 14:54:27

Thanks Nikki,

I'm glad to hear you were typing so soon--albeit lightly. I'll post on my experience---once I am able to ;)

peace

sat

Re: Has anyone had ulnar decompression surgery?

Posted by Forte562 on July 2, 2006, at 13:30:05

In reply to Re: Has anyone had ulnar decompression surgery? » NikkiT2, posted by saturn on May 13, 2006, at 19:00:59

I'm having this surgery in a few weeks and I am a pianist. Since it isn't too invasive, I hope I will be playing fairly soon afterwards. It helps to hear that your experience was pretty good, Nikki.

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