Ulnar nerve transposition
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
If you're experiencing numbness and tingling in your hand, ulnar nerve transposition will help ease your symptoms
What is an ulnar nerve?
If the ulnar nerve becomes compressed, it can cause tingling and numbness in your hand and fingers. Compression can be caused by prolonged pressure on the ulnar nerve such as leaning your arm on a desk for too long.
The ulnar nerve transposition procedure helps to relieve pressure on the ulnar nerve (nervus ulnaris) by relocating it.
Need to know
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What happens during an ulnar nerve transposition? icon plus
If your ulnar nerve is compressed at the elbow, your surgeon will make a five inch cut at the back (anterior) of your arm. The nerve is then moved from behind the medial epicondyle to a place just in front of it. This stops it getting caught on the bony ridge and hurting when you bend your elbow.
Your surgeon may also move the nerve to lie on top of the muscle just under the skin and fat or within the muscle. This procedure takes place under general anaesthetic. -
How to prepare for your procedure icon plus
Your consultant will explain the procedure and answer any questions you have. Because general anaesthetic is used during the procedure, you may need to fast for several hours before the operation. Your consultant will tell you how long you should avoid eating and drinking. Like all procedures, there may be some risks and side effects. Your consultant will explain these to you. -
After your procedure icon plus
This operation is carried out as an outpatients appointment, so you'll go home the same day. When you wake up, your arm will be placed in a sling. You will need to wear the sling for the first two or three days.
You will not be able to drive for around two weeks and you should book a fortnight off work. This is a fairly straightforward procedure, but it may take a few months before your symptoms improve.
Our ulnar nerve consultants
Our locations
From complex hand surgery to diagnostic nerve tests and procedures, we provide exceptional hand and wrist care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Portland Hospital
205 - 209 Great Portland Street
London W1W 5AH
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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HCA UK at The Wilmslow Hospital
52-54 Alderley Road
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 1NY
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London Hand and Wrist Unit
Lodge Road
London NW8 7JA
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
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Our team can help with any enquiries or you can make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.
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020 7079 4344