doi: 10.1016/j.asmr.2020.12.004. Yes that adds up to 110%, because that's what you should be giving it. The average postoperative patient-reported outcome scores were as follows: Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic score, 80 (95% confidence interval [CI], 72.7-87.0); Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation score, 85 (95% CI, 75.4-94.7); Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score, 5 (95% CI, 2.1-7.7); and Mayo Elbow Performance Score, 91 (95% CI, 86.8-96.0). Because the nerve has been moved, there is often some irritation producing some numbness and tingling in your ring and small finger for several hours or days, which is normal. . I had carpal tunnel release (left hand) as well as cubital tunnel release (left elbow, relocated my ulnar nerve to the inside of my elbow) at the same time. It was unavoidable, but it meant I wasted 6 months that I could have spent building up strength in the gym again. Numbness and tingling in 4th & 5th digits remain. Dr. Dy moved the ulnar nerve into a more protected environment by plaing it underneath the muscles of the forearm. Do not lift more than 5-10 lbs for the first 3 weeks after surgery. 1 0 obj
At the wrist, the nerve can be irritated with prolonged gripping of a steering wheel or weight-bearing on your palms, as occurs when riding a bike. I will be getting my ulnar nerve moved to a different place from under my elbow around to the top. Bilateral LTN palsies have been described in a single patient undertaking a weight training program without other obvious contributing causes. Discover some of the causes of dizziness and how to treat it. On ultrasound evaluation of the nerve, the ulnar nerve was transposed anteriorly and intramuscularly. 4 Can strength training cause neuropathy at the wrist? find the most relifing position of ur arm and attemp it, use splents to help u avoid any stress over the nerve. Most surgical procedures (92%) were anterior subcutaneous transpositions. If you do not have an appointment to begin post-operative therapy, please contact our office and we will coordinate that for you. It is very numb. Hadley CJ, Dixit A, Kunkel J, White AE, Ciccotti MG, Cohen SB, Dodson CC. Can my 13 year old choose to live with me? As with all surgery your main concern will be getting ride of scar tissue and freeing the joint to move properly. I suspect it was because of the increased range of motion I gained as a result of the laser breaking up scar tissue that was in my elbow from past injuries. This is generally an irreversible problem and is seen by noting areas where the body has lost its normal muscle mass. Clinical results in this population have not been well studied. G$d7``Osc5E#&[{}6`CV,LsY#c] This post was flagged by the community and is temporarily hidden. JSES Int. Although the FDP muscle is in the forearm, it sends tendons all the way to the tips of your fingers, with the exception of the thumb. Ulnar nerves that are compressed for prolonged periods of time or injured through trauma can cause constant pain and tingling, or even complete numbness. PLUS, SOMEONE WHO HAS DONE THIS SURGERY IN THE PAST IS A MAJOR PLUS. I didn't want to have the surgery unless there was no other possible way around it. Neri BR, ElAttrache NS, Owsley KC, Mohr K, Yocum LA. In '98 I had an operation on my left ulnar nerve which was sliding around my elbow when I bent it. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. I lost very little to no mass at all, but did lose some strength. Conclusion: You will be in a cast for two weeks and then you need to make sure you go to physical therapy. The average visual analog scale pain score improved from 4.7 (2.5) to 0.4 (1.5) (P = .015). Keeping your elbow bent for prolonged periods of time can also aggravate the ulnar nerve. This protocol is for patients who have undergone ulnar nerve transposition (UNT). Neurologic injuries can result from weight lifting and related practices. 4 0 obj
Of these, one was identified as a bodybuilder and another as a weight lifter. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. Never disregard the medical advice of your physician or health professional, or delay in seeking such advice, because of something you read on this Site. TOO MANY PEOPLE EXPECT INSTANT FEELING IN THEIR PINKY AND RING FINGER, BUT LITTLE KNOW NERVE TAKE 1CM A DAY TO HEAL. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Patients who have proximal radial nerve injury typically present with weakness of wrist and finger extension and sensory alteration over the lateral dorsal aspect of the hand. One final question when you say it feels different during extensions do you mean there is pain or one side is stronger than the other or is it just that the different position of the nerve causes the exercise to have a different sensation in each arm?. You will probably have a bulky dressing around your arm and it may be elevated in a sling or supported on pillows. I just had my second ulnar surgery ( post op day 3)making this bilateral for me. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. If a drain is installed to prevent fluid from accumulating in the surgical site, it can be removed by BBJP hand therapy within 3 days following surgery. Wrist curls for flexion/extension, supination and pronation (begin with 1 -2 lbs. A friend of mine suggested that I try acupuncture. weights and progress as tolerated). Unable to load your collection due to an error, Unable to load your delegates due to an error. Regular exercise can help to combat pain and improve your overall health. Cannot bear weight on right arm (elbow or wrist). Spinal nerves branch off the spinal cord to supply sensation to the skin of your arms and legs and power the muscles in your extremities. The patient will wear a splint for the 1st week . 1 Can you lift weights with nerve damage? I have to wait 3 months before returning to lifting. A week ago, I had ulnar nerve transposition surgery in my left arm. PS: Just think about the fact that you have a loose nerve moving around, I dont think there is any other option than surgery as damage has occurred to the bodys structure that no external rehab is going to fix. All overhead athletes who underwent isolated ulnar nerve transposition between 2009 and 2016 for refractory ulnar neuritis were identified. tried physiotherapy? 1st, i thank u 4 ur post.it put me a bit at ease as i will most likely b having ulnar nerve surgery soon.i am waiting 4 the surgeons office 2 return my call. He just feels an overall tiredness and sickness all the time. The .gov means its official. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the By Xdrp in forum Exercises Replies: 13 Last Post: 09-15-2013, 07:52 PM. In some cases, anatomic abnormalities such as ganglia are present at the suprascapular or spinoglenoid notch, and the neuropathy may be related more to this than the muscular hypertrophy common to other weight lifting and bodybuilding entrapment neuropathies. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Clinical and electrophysiologic evaluation showed a severe, axonal radial nerve lesion at the level of the spiral groove, and surgical exploration revealed compression by a markedly hypertrophied teres major. Postoperatively, pitchers with UCLR before ulnar nerve decompression/transposition who had a successful RTS performed the same as matched controls with prior UCLR without subsequent ulnar nerve decompression/transposition. An official website of the United States government. 3 0 obj
Ulnar nerve glides improve flexibility of the ulnar nerve both at the elbow and the wrist. Conditions that may require ulnar nerve transposition include: Compression of the ulnar nerve caused due to injury or excessive pressure placed on the elbow Thanks for all the advice, Ben. A friend of mine suggested that I try acupuncture. Elbows very painful and wrists also. Neurological injuries can result from lifting and related practices. where the nerve used to be. Nerve Transposition Your doctor might transfer the ulnar nerve to the front of your elbow where it is not aggravated. There is a slight indentation where the nerve used to be, nothing really to worry about. In two male weight lifters using anabolic steroids presenting with weakness and atrophy of the biceps, electromyograph (EMG) identified denervation in the biceps muscle. What . ALL I CAN SAY IS I PICKED THE BEST DR SO FAR. Continue to have stiffness, grinding in the elbow b/w 145-180 degrees extension. When i try to lift weights lateral motion with palm down it is painful and while doing pull ups also. How much Spanish ancestry do Filipinos have? Proximal radial neuropathy can occur because of weight lifting, although actual reports are rare. Can you do weight training with an ulnar nerve injury? While doing ART on my back coupled with foam rolling and massages helped the stiffness/burning would relapse after about a week. Careers. Players have a 62% rate of RTS, which is lower than expected for this nonreconstruction or repair procedure. eCollection 2021 Mar. However, staying still can actually make the pain worse because it can cause tension and wasting in nearby muscles. The pressure around your ulnar nerve has been relieved and the nerve has been moved to the proper position in your elbow, to relieve pressure and avoid instability. A further 2 patients were subsequently described by the same author with a similar presentation after initiating weight lifting. sharing sensitive information, make sure youre on a federal I will admit I did not expect the pain that I had after the surgery. I suffered from this exact same condition and was supposed to have surgery to relocate my ulnar nerve. THIS IS A MUST. In this procedure, your surgeon will relocate your ulnar nerve, either by removing your funny bone or repositioning it so that it's closer to your skin. Bodybuilding is 60% training and 50% diet. (Really rough summary of the surgery, haha) Apparently this was the cause of the pains in my elbow. Go to the emergency room if this occurs at night or on a weekend. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window), on Neurologic Disorders Associated with Weight Lifting and Bodybuilding, Ambulation in Adults with Central Neurologic Disorders, Strength Training Recommendations for the Young Athlete, Hypothermia as a Clinical Neuroprotectant, Neuromuscular Ultrasonography: Quantifying Muscle and Nerve Measurements, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America Volume 20 Issue 1. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Keywords: I do not have full feeling in left pinky or ring finger as well as 1/4 ofy hand BUT I can use my hand & arm w/no pain. Ulnar neuropathy at the wrist can be provoked by strength training exercises that involve lifting weights with the hands, because direct compression on Guyons canal can result. Didn't find the answer you were looking for? However if I didn;t do anything about it it would have become worse. Cutibal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which nearby tissue puts pressure on the nerve inside the cubital tunnel, which is a narrow space through which the ulnar nerve passes around the elbow. Anyone deal with this after surgery? Both sites of injury are seen in weight lifters and bodybuilders. More proximal injury of the radial nerve may lead to weakness of the triceps and altered sensation of the posterior upper arm. Please make sure to check with the postoperative nurse or the Bellevue Bone & Joint Physicians staff about how to manage your pain medication. Regional ulnar nerve strain around the elbow was measured for each surgical intervention based on 4 wrist and elbow joint congurations. eCollection 2021 Mar. Rehabilitation following this procedure must be focused on protecting healing tissues and regaining function. Im having a pretty serious problem right now and was wondering if aynone might have some advice. We offer this Site AS IS and without any warranties. WHEN I WENT FOR MY POST OP APPOINTMENT 6 DAYS AFTER SURGERY I WAS SCARED, BECAUSE I WAS UNSURE OF WHAT TO EXPECT WITH MOVING MY ELBOW, OR WHAT IT WOULD EVEN LOOK LIKE. HOW TO DO IT: Begin with your arm straight out to the side, palm up. Specific case reports or case series of ulnar neuropathy at the elbow directly related to bodybuilding and weight lifting are few in the medical literature, perhaps because this is a common condition in the general population, and although cases may be related to activities of weight training, the underlying problem is one of tension and compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow, and therefore is considered unremarkable. Thanks for all the advice, Ben. Location: Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Treatment modalities for CTS include splinting, local steroid injections, and carpal tunnel release surgery. Exercise putty can be used to strengthen hand muscles powered by the ulnar nerve. However, studies show that exercise can effectively preserve nerve function and promote nerve regeneration. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Chronic damage to the PNS caused by weight training may occur secondary to prolonged compression or traction of nerves, caused either by the positions and movements required while weight lifting or by the resultant muscular hypertrophy or soft tissue injury. I REALLY FEEL GOOD ONE WEEK AFTER SURGERY, AND EXPECTED TO BE WORSE BASED ON OLD POSTINGS. . Do not lift more than 5-10 lbs for the first 3 weeks after surgery. This handout explains the follow-up care after surgery to transpose the ulnar nerve at the elbow. There is a single reported case of AIN that initiated during weight training, although no details were provided as to the presence or absence of muscular hypertrophy in this particular patient. Results With elbow extension at 180 , both circumferential decompression and anterior In a patient who underwent serial electrodiagnostic testing, multiple repetitions of exercises with weights held across the lower to mid palm induced direction compression of Guyons canal, leading to conduction block in the ulnar nerve at the wrist that improved with cessation of exercise. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Im just afraid that working out and lifting weights will never be the same after the surgery. Results: A case series of pediatric patients who had CTS was reported that included 13 male patients who frequently participated in weight training, suggesting that this may have been associated with the development of the condition, because the rate of CTS is generally low in children. Would you like email updates of new search results? SLING DOES NOT NEED TO BE WORN AT HOME RESTING OR LAYING AROUND. Good luck everyone. Case reports have described competitive bodybuilders who developed bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome while using recombinant human growth hormone to enhance muscular hypertrophy achieved by weight training, a not uncommon practice among competitive bodybuilders. If it is that then that would make sense for why its gotten so bad since I had to stop working out. Typical symptoms include numbness, tingling, and pain in a median nerve distribution. First, stretch the ulnar nerve at the hand while slackening at the neck (above). This is associated with displacement of the ulnar nerve, potentially causing nerve injury. The ulnar nerve passes under this bump. Let me just say that I dont have a funny bone on my left arm anymore! eCollection 2020 Dec. Peters SD, Bullock GS, Goode AP, Garrigues GE, Ruch DS, Reiman MP. Conclusion: Anterior subcutaneous transposition is the most common surgical procedure among professional baseball players to address ulnar neuropathy at the elbow. Epub 2016 Aug 12.Soltani AM, Best MJ, Francis CS, Allan BJ, Panthaki ZJ.J Hand Surg Am. Study design: These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Getting massages/ART plus hot showers and anti-inflammatories help but the pain relapses after about three or four days. Inflammation causes the nerve to become pinched, leading to nerve pain. Importantly, if you have numbness anywhere in your hand as a consequence of your ulnar nerve injury, then you should probably not do any weight training with that hand as you can develop blisters and ulcers since you will not feel the pain that you might normally feel if you overdo things. Hi, I had that surgery 5 weeks ago today. Nervous system injury can result from the injection, the physiologic effects of the substances used, or the resultant muscular hypertrophy as a contributor to injury. Thomas SJ, Paul RW, Rosen AB, Wilkins SJ, Scheidt J, Kelly JD 4th, Crotin RL. Unauthorized use of these marks is strictly prohibited. Of these, 24 were cases of CTS, 6 symptomatic and 18 asymptomatic. This protocol provides appropriate guidelines for the rehabilitation of patients after ulnar nerve transposition. I didnt lose feeling like you had, although it did become a bit tingly on occasions. Exercises help improve strength after ulnar nerve damage. and about ur surgeon.. he should explain clearly what he's done, commonly its not just entrapment at the ulnar tunnel u may have multipple lesion proximal and distal to that site which is the most afected segment but does the surgeon checked for multipple lesions? I actually had to wait for 6 months because I needed to use both hands due to the fact that I was in the middle of a really busy time at uni and needed to wait until the year finished. and transmitted securely. In one case, the bilateral CTS was accompanied by bilateral ulnar neuropathies. Wrist curls and extensions, often with a small weight, will help improve strength in the forearm. I believe that my finger flexion and strength have gotten worse than they were a month ago. Most ulnar nerve pain can be successfully treated with conservative measures and exercise. The ulnar grove was closed with non-absorbable #3-0 silk suture. Ulnar neuropathy at the wrist can be provoked by strength training exercises that involve lifting weights with the hands, because direct compression on Guyons canal can result. Can you get nerve damage from lifting weights? And Ive been told that the procedure also results in getting an indentation Results: abnormalities such as cubitus valgus or bone spurs, or subluxation of the ulnar nerve over the medial epicondyle with elbow flexion[3]. Some mild weakness at times but nothing that isn't expected from nerve damage. 2020 Dec 28;8(12):2325967120966310. doi: 10.1177/2325967120966310. The first one is most likely related to an injury from lifting while only getting partial innervation through my left arm (because my back was shutting . When can I lift weights after ulnar nerve surgery? x\_s6LfE) 8;:n3dxIH))!" ~@6a?8|~o^r];o\7ey&_.%s6:[elO>KG7(gQ3c8~ txxm^}fnbp}~ix??.`LL8~8Mm]n -oqUgSHKb4jp\}r{8yy*|:-?g/7`pex.g9jm Q$m9hul~5WO?WU=;"`A(E`)L9Ms;#4qXR(cMe!Q Stand straight with your arms at your side. Nervous system injury can occur in relation to the process of weight lifting or through drugs such as anabolic steroids or growth hormone used to enhance the effectiveness of training. Many people with pinched nerves are reluctant to exercise because of pain and tingling. Ulnar neuropathy at the elbow is a common condition in the general population. The PubMed wordmark and PubMed logo are registered trademarks of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). However, it only took me about 3 weeks to regain my strength back and then add some, so I beleive it might take you about 2 months to regain yoursthat's a very rough estimatuon though, as every person is different. And Ive been told that the procedure also results in getting an indentation My ortho is saying he wants to do a submuscular transposition. Had TOS surgery in 2002 & had been pain & sympt free on my left side. Actually no, a lot of stuff has been ruled out, but no cause (and so no fix) has been pinpointed. Taking medication can make you sleepy and delay your reaction time. For a couple days Id be free of any pain in my back and my arm and leg would feel great. I have a bit of pain but no finger numbness or anything. Should I stop working out if I have a pinched nerve? So take the first opportunity to get it done. As long as the mind can envision something, you can do it. In another small case series, two of three patients reported to have MCN injuries with EMG confirmation had a history of habitual weight lifting. . Such hypertrophy is not uncommon in weight lifters and bodybuilders. In severe cases, ulnar nerve transposition is necessary. Symptoms resolved over 3 months with cessation of the excessive push-ups. Cubital Tunnel Syndrome is an injury to the ulnar nerve in the arm that can result in moderate to severe pain and numbness in the elbow and ring & little fingers. 10.1142/S0218810499000253. How can this be? Ulnar nerve anterior transposition: The surgeon moves the nerve from behind the bony bump, the medial epicondyle, in the elbow to in front of the bump. Ulnar nerve transposition is indicated to relieve the pressure placed on the compressed ulnar nerve. MeSH Two separate case series of peripheral nerve injuries in weight lifters each include a case of SSN. Repeat 10 times and work up to three sets in a row. As it takes about 1 hour for the medication to take effect, it is important to stay ahead with your pain medication and avoid having to play catch up for a significant increase in pain. Chronic or acute compressive injury often produces acombination of focal segmental demyelination and focal axonal injury. Epub 2016 Aug 12. 1. You will have very little use of the operative arm for about 8 weeks after surgery until the tissue heals. Please see the Medications After Surgery form for more instructions. Background: MS vs Fibromyalgia vs Chronic Fatigue vs feeling crazy. You will be scheduled to begin a therapy program within a week after surgery to introduce gentle range of motion exercises and to make a more comfortable splint once swelling has decreased. It was further noted that several of the symptomatic patients had first noted symptoms only after beginning extensive weight training, suggesting that relative hypertrophy of the triceps may also be a contributor to this condition. Ulnar neuropathy at the elbow is a common condition in the general population. The most common scenario would be compression on a nerve either caused by inflammation after working out, or by compression at the level that the nerves radiate out from the spine if the vertebrae are pulled together due to muscl Do not lift more than 5-10 lbs for the first 3 weeks after surgery. In addition to exercises, physical therapy interventions include modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, cold laser, hot packs and cold packs to help decrease pain and inflammation. Causes. MCN injury presents as painless weakness of elbow flexion, which can be accompanied by sensory alteration in the territory of the lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve. Bookshelf Weight training can be used as a component of a general fitness program or as part of overall training in order to improve an individuals capability for sports performance or to satisfy overall fitness goals. An additional step is to completely remove the nerve . It can also occur from trauma, swelling, fractures, and vascular and bony pathologies/abnormalities. Snapping of a medial part of the triceps muscle is recognized as a reason for continuous snapping after ulnar nerve transposition[22-23,25,30-32 . It s likely present to some degree in about 1/3 of the population, but not everyone does this repeated elbow flexion-extension 100 times in two hours at high velocity with a 5oz ball in the hand. Contact Us Today. A common cause of ulnar wrist pain is a fall onto an outstretched hand. Or there is too much scar tissue? Think of lightly stretching a rubber band from both ends. This site needs JavaScript to work properly. You have a drain in place to remove fluid from around the surgery site and to decrease the risk of infection. Ive got the same thing man. The use of these drugs and other supplements, both legal and illegal, is reported to be common and increasing. BTW, I AM TYPING THIS WITH 2 HANDS ONE WEEK AFTER SURGERY. Ill be seeing my hand ortho tomorrow to talk about the surgery so knowing all this helps. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Returned to competitive track in 2015 as a masters' sprinter after a 10-year layoff from competition. The primary outcome was return to sport, and secondary outcome measures included the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic score; Mayo Elbow Performance Score; Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score; Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation score; and visual analog scale score for pain. I had my right elbow nerve transposed July 1st. 2 to 4 weeks: Remove sling. Other weight lifting-induced injuries at the level of the suprascapular notch have also occurred soon after an aggressive weight training program was initiated. government site. eCollection 2022 Jul. Address: 1200 112th Ave NE, Suite C-210 Bellevue WA 98004, 2023 Dr. Thomas Trumble, M.D.. | Made by Digital Laboratory, 1200 112th Ave NE, STE C-210 Bellevue WA 98004, 1200 112th Ave NE, Suite C-210 Bellevue WA 98004, 2017 Overlake Symposium: 6th Annual Hand and Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgery and Therapy Symposium, 2016 Overlake Symposium: 5th Annual Hand and Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgery and Therapy Symposium. My teenage son had much needed ulnar nerve surgery. Change the inside, and the physique will follow. Before having surgery, you may want to check into some of these more conservative treatments. Your prescription will be for 3 times a week for 4 weeks unless the therapist feels you do not need that may visits. Physical therapy will begin after your first post- operative visit (usually at 2 weeks after surgery). It is normal to have some pain off and on for approximately one year after surgery particularly in cold weather. Wrist flexion exercises strengthen the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle. This can break bones in the wrist. Do not drive if you are taking narcotic medication, as it is unsafe and against Washington state law. The ulnar nerve begins in your upper arm, traveling along the inside of your elbow, forearm and pinky side of your hand. A surgically treated case of ulnar neuropathy at the elbow in a competitive weight lifter allowed for direct visualization of compression of the ulnar nerve between the heads of the flexor carpi ulnaris. Rest your arm on a table with your palm facing down, and hold a 1-2kg dumbbell. Early on, ulnar nerve symptoms might only occur at night, particularly if you sleep with your elbow bent. 38 Motor dysfunction is less common because of the deep nature of the motor branch, but . Chronic PNS injury of this type is more common than acute injury, which appears to be rare. Raise the affected arm and rest your palm on your forehead.Inflammation or adhesions anywhere along the ulnar nerve path can cause the nerve to have limited mobility and essentially get stuck in one place. Ulnar nerve anterior transposition: A procedure to move the nerve from behind the muscle to in front of it, so there is less tension on the nerve when the elbow is bent. The phone number is at the bottom of this page. pression, and anterior transposition of the ulnar nerve were performed during the course of the transposition procedure. Clinical diagnosis can be supplemented by nerve conduction studies and electromyography. After the operation You will wake up in the recovery room. Holding both hands side by side may make signs of wasting more apparent. THE SORENESS WAS MORE FROM THE INCISION, WHICH DID LOOK NASTY LOL. There may be a slight strength difference, but my left arm is my non-dominant arm anyway, so this could be the reason. If you have uncomfortable side effects from the pain medication please call us. A hand therapist will help to teach you exercises to lessen the scarring around the incision, improve range of motion, and when appropriate increase your hand and arm strength. Emergency room data indicate that injuries caused by weight training have become more universal over time, likely because of increased participation rates. An excellent, recent review of peripheral nerve injury in weight lifters and bodybuilders incorporating all aspects of diagnosis, pathophysiology and treatment has recently been published. NOTE: During the first two weeks following surgery, passive terminal elbow extension (i.e., last 5 - 10) with wrist extension should be avoided. First, I'd get a second opinion if not a third. Ulnar nerve release surgery is a procedure for cubital tunnel syndrome - also known as ulnar nerve entrapment. Burning pain which follows the ulnar nerve down the arm from incision to 5th digit. 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