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Ulnar Nerve Injury: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

1. Introduction An injury of the ulnar nerve involves physical compression, stretching, or laceration of one of the three major peripheral nerves supplying the arm and hand. The primary clinical objective in managing ulnar neuropathy is to relieve localized pressure, restore unimpeded electrical conduction, and prevent the irreversible atrophy of the intrinsic hand muscles. Because … Read more

Why do I get a sudden electrical shock feeling running down my funny bone?

1. Introduction A sudden electrical shock feeling running down the funny bone is caused by direct mechanical trauma to the ulnar nerve as it passes through a highly exposed area at the back of the elbow. Because this major nerve rests superficially against the bone with minimal protective fat or muscle, any striking force compresses … Read more