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Relieve numbness and regain strength with Cubital Tunnel Surgery

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WHY UNDERGO SURGERY FOR CUBITAL TUNNEL SYNDROME?

Benefits of Cubital Tunnel Surgery

The ulnar nerve travels from the neck down to the hand, and when it becomes constricted behind the inside part of the elbow, it can cause numbness, tingling and muscle weakness in the hand. When non-surgical methods like splinting fail to relieve the condition, or if muscle weakness is present, surgery is often the best option. 

Dr. Okada Surgery Options Preparation FAQs

 

Haruko Okada, MD

Physician & Owner, Stratus Plastic Surgery

Our hands and arms are critical to our enjoyment of life and Stratus understands how debilitating hand conditions and injury can be. As an American Board of Plastic Surgery-certified hand surgeon with Subspecialty Certification in Surgery of the Hand (SOTH, formerly CAQ), Dr. Okada specializes in treating a variety of complex hand conditions, providing results that restore movement and function.

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Options for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Surgery

 

Dr. Okada will consult with you to determine the best procedure for your surgery. The goal of the procedure is to increase the size of the cubital tunnel to allow more room and reduce pressure on the ulnar nerve or to move the nerve to a location where it will no longer be compressed.

 

 Preparing for Treatment

CARPAL TUNNEL (ULNAR NERVE ENTRAPMENT) SURGERY CONCERNS & EXPECTATIONS

  • Initial Assessment

    Dr. Okada will consult with you in our offices to evaluate your condition and determine whether surgery is the best option. She will then talk to you about the procedure and prepare you for next steps. She may also require you to have additional testing with nerve conduction studies and electromyelogram to confirm the diagnosis.

  • During Treatment

    This surgery is usually an outpatient procedure and will be conducted in one of a few ways, under local or general anesthesia, open or endoscopically. The goal of the procedure is to remove pressure on the ulnar nerve.

  • Recovery Timeline

    Your incisions will be closed with stitches, and the surgical site will be bandaged. You’ll need to be mindful post-surgery to follow directions to keep the stitches clean and dry. After surgery you will likely remain in a splint for 3 to 6 weeks.

  • Dr. Haruko Okada is simply the best! As a surgeon myself, my hands are extremely important to me, and I trust her exclusively to care for them. I also often refer my own patients to her for cosmetic surgeries, such as abdominoplasty and liposuction, and they all tell me that they love her. She has an excellent bedside manner, and she always does the right thing for her patients, counseling them appropriately before and after their procedures. I can't recommend her highly enough!

  • Okada was incredible and answered every question I had. I'm so happy with my results and the staff were incredible and kind with my constant calling and helped me figure everything out every step of the way. I'm so happy to have worked with this team, can not thank them enough!

  • Dr Okada and her staff were amazing, I’ve never been comfortable or felt safe in medical settings my whole life but they made me feel safe and comfortable without even trying. Kelly and Alex were extremely helpful and kind I would recommend this practice to anyone ☺️

  • Dr. Okada is great; kind, funny, and enthusiastic. A great surgeon, very happy with the results :)

Your Questions, Answered.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CARPAL TUNNEL (ULNAR NERVE ENTRAPMENT) SURGERY

 
 

Who should consider having this surgery?

If non-surgical treatments have failed and the compression of the ulnar nerve is causing tingling, numbness and muscle weakness, surgery may be the best option.

What are the possible risks of surgery?

As with any surgery, complications and risks are possible. Some of these can include: 

  • Infection

  • Continued or returning numbness in the ring and pinky fingers

  • Ongoing irritation of the ulnar nerve

How can I prepare for surgery? 

There are several things you can do to help your surgical outcome be the best it can be. If you smoke, stop now. Smoking has several effects on blood flow and can delay the healing process after any surgery.

 
 
 

Considering the next step in your journey?

Complete this form or call our office to schedule your cubital tunnel surgical consultation with Dr. Okada today.