pmb003 wrote:
Please Re-Read my posting again very Slowly because you are very very confused....
I was very satisfied with my surgeon and my surgery. And also with the info that I read on this site. My case was so severe that there was No other alternative but surgery. I had surgery within 3 weeks of my injury ( repetitive stress ) because I was showing severe signs of muscle wasting. I also believe that I was very blessed to recieve the best of care.
My only disappointment is the facty that the nerve heels 1mm per day or 1 inch per month..
I Wanted An Instant Cure on the Day of Surgery and that's just impossible.

Please see my expanded post concerning this issue. The only "instant cure/results" I had was after my neck was fused. I too am a bit frustrated with the slllllloooooow rate my hand is coming back, but optimistic. I have wasting too, and have gotten some of it back, but KNOW that some will NOT come back. I went through this progression for almost 2 years before the surgeon, not good, but that is my bag of beens. Baby steps is what I like to parallel it too. Good luck.

kyleM wrote:
I have the same problem too and demanded that my doctor try convention treatments, but he said that nothing would help except surgery to relieve the nerve, because I have muscle wasting very badly.
BrendaB's below quote is totally inaccurate, and inappropriate for this forum.
She took parts from your comment and turned it into her own quote, which I plan to report to the moderator, because people come to this site for help.
And in my opinion, BrendaB is just trying to mislead honest folks who are looking for truthful answers and suggestions

Go for it! I addressed this issue. Run to mommy...Err, there was NO question of my quoting his quote - HIS quote. See ya.

Interesting debate here.

The problem with battling scientific meta-analyses is that they group apples with oranges.

If your nerve is being focally compressed, by all means try decompression. It can work. I've also read reports about increased frequency of recurrent symptoms from fibrosis with this method, but symptoms can recur with other techniques, too. Roll the dice.

If your nerve is compressed at multiple sites or irritated from subluxation (as in my case), how is focal decompression going to help? I also had snapping medial triceps hitting my ulnar nerve. Exactly how is decompression going to treat that condition?

Even choosing between submuscular or subcutaneous transposition should be individually patient-driven. I read statements about one or the other being the "better" operation on the internet all the time, the "better" naturally being the one the writer has undergone. What nonsense.

Bottom line, the patient's condition should drive the therapy. Studies "proving" that one technique is "better" than the other is just a way to assure oneself that one has made the right decision about a difficult and incompletely studied condition.

What is all the bickering about? This is a place for people to share their experiences not argue and slam each other. If you don't like what someone wrote, then ignore it, we are adults.

BrendaB wrote:
kyleM wrote:
I have the same problem too and demanded that my doctor try convention treatments, but he said that nothing would help except surgery to relieve the nerve, because I have muscle wasting very badly.
BrendaB's below quote is totally inaccurate, and inappropriate for this forum.
She took parts from your comment and turned it into her own quote, which I plan to report to the moderator, because people come to this site for help.
And in my opinion, BrendaB is just trying to mislead honest folks who are looking for truthful answers and suggestions

Go for it! I addressed this issue. Run to mommy...Err, there was NO question of my quoting his quote - HIS quote. See ya.


BrendaB, not meaning to offend you, but your cubital tunnel surgery seems to consume all of your thoughts. You have still failed to read my posting with comprehension and if you're truly involved in the law enforcement
field, then why is this such an issue for you?
And why were you trying to discredit me, by deliberately miss quoting my comment ?
You took a partial quote of mine and turned it into your own little battle.
I also feel that you no longer have anything of value to offer this site.
You really need to get off of the internet, because you are not helping anyone or yourself with your constant bickering.
And now you're trying to go to battle with KyleM.
And as for the childish comment you made to KyleM about " running to mommy " ,
BrendaB, you really need a break from this site. And I say this from the bottom of my heart, with no malice intended girl.
You are recovering from cubital tunnel surgery and now you have a little knowledge about the issue.
But your goal seems to be to argue with anyone else who might have something of value to offer this forum.
You are obviously one who can not stand knowledgeable competition or positive criticism.
As for my Endoscopic Ulnar Nerve Decompression Surgery 2 month's ago, any reputable physician would agree that my progress is showing positive results and I am not in the 30-70 % unsuccessful category that you keep suggesting.
I too had a serve case and within 4 short weeks, I had lost partial use of my arm and had terrible muscle wasting. My problem did not come upon me all of a sudden.
Watch my video

(or type in cubital tunnal syndrome on youtube and look for pmb003 on the right of the video listing)
You do not know anything about me, but I will tell you this. I have a 1 inch scar around my elbow and I am not proud of it at all !!
You seem to wear your scar like a battle scar. Well cubital tunnel is not a battle of war.
It is a very serious and emotional trauma to those of us who suffer from it.
God Bless your recovery BrendaB

Chris wrote:
Interesting debate here.

The problem with battling scientific meta-analyses is that they group apples with oranges.

If your nerve is being focally compressed, by all means try decompression. It can work. I've also read reports about increased frequency of recurrent symptoms from fibrosis with this method, but symptoms can recur with other techniques, too. Roll the dice.

If your nerve is compressed at multiple sites or irritated from subluxation (as in my case), how is focal decompression going to help? I also had snapping medial triceps hitting my ulnar nerve. Exactly how is decompression going to treat that condition?

Even choosing between submuscular or subcutaneous transposition should be individually patient-driven. I read statements about one or the other being the "better" operation on the internet all the time, the "better" naturally being the one the writer has undergone. What nonsense.

Bottom line, the patient's condition should drive the therapy. Studies "proving" that one technique is "better" than the other is just a way to assure oneself that one has made the right decision about a difficult and incompletely studied condition.


Humm, I just came for a visit to see about some helpful suggestions, but it appears that this forum has turned in to an argument forum where everyone is an expert in the field.
As far case studies being incomplete Chris, if you had cancer and your doctor was trying to discuss treatment options and going over case studies with you, would you tell him that medical case studies are incomplete ????
What are you thinking.
Some scientists dedicate their life to research and you can sit there very proudly and conclude that their work is a lie ???
I too have been reading through all of the cubital tunnel case studies posted on the Harvard Medical Website and their findings are legitimate.
Case studies are not monitored by grade school children.
They are monitored by impartial study groups and appointed government officials.
And also the ones doing the say, cubital tunnel case studies,
are our very own local surgeons.
NC Duke Medical, NC Wake Forrest Baptist, St. Jude Hospital, etc.
So, why the attitude?
You have been very misinformed about case studies and that is sad.
Most people come to forums for suggestions and helpful support.
But this site seems to be filled with arrogant hypocrites who have just enough knowledge to be DANGEROUS.
Enclosing, FACT.... reputable surgeons are now getting away from the Nerve Transportation Method and are using the Ulnar Decompression Method because of the exact same success rate results as Transportation.