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What Causes Pinching Sensation In The Elbow And Numbness In Index?

I am a 47 year old woman and pretty fit having playing netball for 30 years and only giving up due to my ailment. I have an extra rib - which until January 2009 gave me no trouble. I also had a prolapse disc at C6/C7 which with self therapy corrected itself after 8 months. Unfortnately I now have C4/C5 problem coupled with the extra which I am told is giving me the terrible pain i have been in sinceJanuary 2009. I have pinching sensation in my right arm just above my elbow and numbess in my right index finger along with weakness in my right hand. I am right handed. I am told the removal of the extra rib will highly likely cure the problem. I have had two MRI scans and two facet joint injections - which didnt work ! Your advice would be appreciated as I wish to try and get rid of this problem or at least take away the pain.
Fri, 24 Apr 2020
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Hi,

It seems to be ulnar nerve neuralgia, get your NCV study done, till then take cover gabapentin 400 mg and nortriptyline 10mg in night, hot fomentation.

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

Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
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What Causes Pinching Sensation In The Elbow And Numbness In Index?

Hi, It seems to be ulnar nerve neuralgia, get your NCV study done, till then take cover gabapentin 400 mg and nortriptyline 10mg in night, hot fomentation. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon