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Ulnar Compression In Left Arm. Unable To Bend Ring Finger, Use Left Hand For Work. Treatment?

I have had an ulnar compression in left arm for a year. In the last two weeks my pinky and ring finger can hardly bend, It is very uncomfortable. I have an appt. with an orthopaedic surgeon on August 13 but I think I need to go to the ER or something. I cannot use that left hand for anything-like coming hair, dicing vegetables, lifting or else I drop things. Do you think I should go to ER or just wait it out? I don't want to lose the function of those two fingers. I am really desperate.
Tue, 6 Aug 2013
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Thanks for writing to us.
Since the ulnar nerve compression symptoms are there for a year, it is less likely to recover,. The difficulty in bending can also be related to tendonitis. It is best to consult an orthopedician for proper diagnosis.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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Ulnar Compression In Left Arm. Unable To Bend Ring Finger, Use Left Hand For Work. Treatment?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Since the ulnar nerve compression symptoms are there for a year, it is less likely to recover,. The difficulty in bending can also be related to tendonitis. It is best to consult an orthopedician for proper diagnosis. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com