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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Scar Of Ulnar Nerve Repair Surgery?

I had moderate ulnar nerve repair on both elbows 2 yrs ago. This past month the scars (which are about 6-7 inches long) have begun to have a burning/icy sensation to them. It has become painful sometimes. I have a 20 year history of ulnar nerve problems. I also have a history of overproducing scar tissue at surgical sites, examples are adhesions after shoulder injury which led to a frozen shoulder requiring manipulation under anesthesia, adhesions from 3 c sections requiring a 4 hour surgery/hysterectomy, frozen elbow etc. I cant understand the burning,stinging,icy sensation to scars on elbows. Very frustrating and discouraging.
Thu, 23 Jan 2020
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Hi,

Okay, it is quite common for trauma (including surgical trauma) to produce pain in the injured nerve. Indeed, this is why neuropathic pain was so interesting to drug developers. Many drugs that damp down nerves work really well on it. Amitryptiline, lidocaine, antiepilepticcs all can be helpful.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Scar Of Ulnar Nerve Repair Surgery?

Hi, Okay, it is quite common for trauma (including surgical trauma) to produce pain in the injured nerve. Indeed, this is why neuropathic pain was so interesting to drug developers. Many drugs that damp down nerves work really well on it. Amitryptiline, lidocaine, antiepilepticcs all can be helpful. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist