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My husband thinks he has pain in his elbow and thinks it is connected to the ulner nerve. He is using ice packs and a support for relief and resting it when not playing golf. Is there anything else he can do to repair any damage that has occurred to the nerve?
First of all, if his pain also radiates through his 4th and 5th fingers, he deserves to be appreciated for his diagnostic skills :) He must stop using his hand for activities requiring intense effort. I doubt that there is a nerve damage; I rather think an ulnar trapment. Non-steroid anti-inflammatory medication (both oral and topical) along with extremity elevation-rest will reduce symptoms. If symptoms persist, I advice counseling with an orthopedist.
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Suggest Remedy For Persistent Elbow Pain
Hi; First of all, if his pain also radiates through his 4th and 5th fingers, he deserves to be appreciated for his diagnostic skills :) He must stop using his hand for activities requiring intense effort. I doubt that there is a nerve damage; I rather think an ulnar trapment. Non-steroid anti-inflammatory medication (both oral and topical) along with extremity elevation-rest will reduce symptoms. If symptoms persist, I advice counseling with an orthopedist. May you recover soon