 Abdominal Injury |
| Achilles Tendon |
| Ankle Bone Injury |
| Ankle Strain |
| Ankle Synovitis |
| Arm And Shoulder Tenosynovitis |
| Arm Contusion, Forearm |
| Arm Contusion, Radial Nerve |
| Arm Contusion, Upper Arm Injury |
| Arm Exostosis |
| Arm Fracture, Forearm |
| Arm Fracture, Humerus |
| Arm Strain, Biceps Injury |
| Arm Strain, Forearm |
| Arm Strain, Triceps |
| Arm Strain, Upper Arm |
| Back, Ruptured Disk Injury |
| Back Sprain, Lumbo Dorsal Region Injury |
| Back Sprain, Sacroiliac Region Injury |
| Back Strain, Dorsal or Thoracic Spine Region |
| Back Strain, Lumbar Spine Region |
| Bee Sting |
| Bladder or Urethra Injury |
| Breast Contusion |
| Breastbone Sprain |
| Burns |
| Buttock Contusion |
| Chest Muscle Strain |
| Collarbone Area Strain, Deltoid Muscle |
| Collarbone (Clavicle) Contusion |
| Collarbone Dislocation - Shoulder Joint |
| Collarbone Fracture, Outer End |
| Collarbone Fracture, Shaft Midportion |
| Corneal Abrasion |
| Dog Bites |
| Ear Injury |
| Elbow Bursitis, Radio-Humeral |
| Elbow Contusion, Ulnar Nerve |
| Elbow Contusion |
| Elbow Dislocation |
| Elbow Fracture, Coronoid Process |
| Elbow Fracture, Epicondyle |
| Elbow Fracture, Lower Humerus |
| Elbow Fracture, Radius |
| Elbow Fracture, Ulna |
| Elbow Sprain |
| Elbow Strain |
| Elbow Tendinitis or Epicondylitis |
| Eye Injury |
| Face Contusion |
| Snakebite |
| Spider Bites |
| Tick Bites |
|
|
Home :: Elbow Contusion, Ulnar Nerve
Elbow Contusion, Ulnar Nerve
("Crazybone" or " Crazy Nerve" Contusion)
Bruising injury from a direct blow to the ulnar nerve where it lies close to the surface at the elbow. Contusions cause bleeding from ruptured small capillaries that allow blood to infiltrate the nerve. Direct injury to the nerve causes damage even if bleeding of capillaries is not a factor.
BODY PARTS INVOLVED
- Ulnar nerve.
- Ulnar groove in the elbow portion of the humerus (bone of the upper arm).
Causes
- Direct blow to the elbow, usually from a blunt object.
- Failing on the elbow
Signs & Symptoms
- Swelling in the elbow-either superficial or deep.
- Immediate pain in the elbow.
- Shocking, electric sensations extending down to the ring fingers and little fingers.
- Gradually increasing numbness and pain along the route of the ulnar nerve in the forearm and hand.
- Atrophy of muscles in the hand.
Treatment
Follow your doctor's instructions. These instructions are supplemental.
- Wrap an elasticized bandage over a felt pad on the injured area. Keep the area compressed for about 72 hours.
- Immobilize the arm in a sling.
- Use ice soaks 3 or 4 times a day. Fill a bucket with ice water, and soak the injured area 20 minutes at a time.
- After 72 hours, apply heat instead of ice if it feels better.Use heat lamps, hot soaks, hot showers , heating pads, heat liniments or ointments or whirlpool treatments.
- Massage gently and often from wrist toward shoulder to provide comfort and decrease swelling.
Home Diet
During recovery, eat a well-balanced diet that includes extra protein, such as meat, fish, poultry, cheese, milk and eggs. Your doctor may prescribe vitamin and mineral supplements to promote healing.
Prevention
Wear appropriate protective gear and equipment, such as elbow pads, during competition or other athletic activity if there is risk of an elbow contusion.
back to injuries section
|
|
