Post Elbow Surgery Complications
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Ten years' employment with British Coal has taken its toll on both of me elbows. some years ago, I had surgery to my left elbow to decompress and transpose the ulnar nerve. This surgical procedure was a complete success.
On August 19th, I was back in Theatre for a procedure on my right elbow. Loose bodies were removed, osteophytes dealt with, capsule work undertaken and decompression of the ulnar nerve. The joint is arthritic.
The subsequent swelling and bruising was horrendous. I expected that.
However, of concern is the development of two new symptoms. The top of my forearm is completely numb and the outer side of my arm is painful and extremely hypersensitive.
My surgeon ordered an ultrasound scan which revealed an internal bleed on the arm - which would account for the swelling and bruising. The surgeon felt that such a bleed was the cause of my new symptoms. I see him again on 1st October.
The swelling and bruising has disappeared now, yet my symptoms persist. The pain and numbness remain and the hypersensitivity is chronic - I cannot bear anything touching that area of my arm!
A trawl of the Internet has drawn a blank!
Can anyone shed any light on the cause of such symptoms? Is it possible nerve damage? I am finding them quite debilitating!
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eve02218 nigel0151
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Sounds to me like you have CRPSI have it post elbow trauma / surgery. Diagnosed by my pain specialist.
Good Luck
nigel0151 eve02218
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Thanks Eve,
What exactly is this? I have had the Nerve Conductivity tests and await appointment with pain clinic.
Best wishes
Nigel