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What Does Tingling Sensation And Numbness On The Ring Finger Indicate?

i have had issues in the past with median nerve compression. it was operated on and has felt much better for 3 years. for the last week and a half my ring finger and pinkie and that side of my right hand have been numb and tingling. and a dull ache all the way to my elbow on that side. is this carpal tunnel? or more nerve issues?
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
it's not carpal tunnel
it's your ulnar nerve is causing symptoms
it might have compressed in guyon's canal
leading to tingling and numbness
show to an orthopedic surgeon for further help
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What Does Tingling Sensation And Numbness On The Ring Finger Indicate?

it s not carpal tunnel it s your ulnar nerve is causing symptoms it might have compressed in guyon s canal leading to tingling and numbness show to an orthopedic surgeon for further help