ULNAR NERVE PALSY TREATMENT

As the name suggests, it causes weakness or paralysis of the muscles supplied by the ulnar nerve due to any compression, injury, or damage to the ulnar nerve. It is responsible to supply the medial compartment of the forearm and ½ of the 3^rd finger and the little finger. If you are looking for the treatment of Ulnar Nerve Palsy Treatment in vikaspuri janakpuri uttam nagar dwarka Najafgarh then Dr. Nasir Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation is the best option for you.

 

The cause of ulnar nerve palsy is associated with the following problems:-

• Infections such as Herpes Virus
• Laceration of the nerve accidentally during surgery
• Road traffic accidents causing a fracture at the elbow.
• Increased compression at the nerve
• Dislocation of the elbow joint

Ulnar nerve palsy is a serious condition if left untreated, may lead to muscle atrophy or wasting in chronic stages. To avoid such a situation, it is important to seek a professional when you observe the following symptoms:-

• Numbness in hand especially over the ring and little finger
• Gradually decreasing functional efficiency of fingers and hand
• Pins and needle sensation in the affected area.
• Extreme weakness over the affected side
• Unable to perform fine movements or risk of dropping objects from the hand.
• Hands appear to be in claw shape i.e. extension at metacarpal-phalangeal joint and flexion at the proximal and distal interphalangeal joint which is also known as claw hand deformity.
• Pain over the affected area while lifting weight.

Medical management includes NSAID’s, Nerve relaxants, or steroid supplements.

Surgical management requires tendon transfer surgery which helps in regaining the muscle function. It usually involves transferring the tendon of the muscle to detach from the original site of insertion to the new site where the muscle becomes functionally able.

Physiotherapy management can save the surgery or only recommends the surgery if the case is excessively complicated and no other measures can be adopted to correct the situation conservatively. The goal of physiotherapy will be:-

• Reduce pain
• Regain the sensation in the affected area
• To get relieved from the sensation of tingling or burning
• To increase the functional efficiency of the affected area
• To restore normal muscle tone
• To re-educate the muscle in the case of partial or complete paralysis.

The techniques performed in physiotherapy for the treatment are:-

• Stretching exercises
• Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
• Sensory re-education
• Mirror therapy and Biofeedback
• Muscle stimulation
• Nerve mobilization
• Strengthening exercises
• Splinting for support, and many more

To book an appointment and start Ulnar Nerve Palsy Treatment in vikaspuri janakpuri uttam nagar dwarka Najafgarh, call now +91-9891878108