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Arms And Elbow Injury, Have Radial Nerve Problem, Numbness Near Thumb, Knuckles. Will It Get Better?

i had an accident with a horse at the end of february. my arm was stepped on at the elbow and i have radial nerve problem.i had an mri and a nerve test and the symptoms that i have are wrist drop and numbness on the top of the thumb andthe tp 2 knuckles in my hand that go to thepointer and middle finger. i also cannot liftmy thumb upnow my question is somedays i feel really good like its not so numb and my hand is working alittle better and somedays i feel very weak is this normal in the healing process or is it a sign of something else
Tue, 14 May 2013
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Hi and thanks for the query,
Traumatic nerve damage is a common problem observed during trauma conditions. An important aspect in the management process of these patients is insisting on the fact that the relief or outcome is actually a function of time. It usually takes some time from months to at times a year for actual improvement or especially muscle function after confirmed nerve damage. Important aspects that could improve care include use of physiotherapy services which actually accelerate regain or function and at times Vitamin B complex vitamins. Follow up is however very vital.
I would suggest you consult a physiotherapist.
thanks and best regards,
Luchuo, MD.
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Arms And Elbow Injury, Have Radial Nerve Problem, Numbness Near Thumb, Knuckles. Will It Get Better?

Hi and thanks for the query, Traumatic nerve damage is a common problem observed during trauma conditions. An important aspect in the management process of these patients is insisting on the fact that the relief or outcome is actually a function of time. It usually takes some time from months to at times a year for actual improvement or especially muscle function after confirmed nerve damage. Important aspects that could improve care include use of physiotherapy services which actually accelerate regain or function and at times Vitamin B complex vitamins. Follow up is however very vital. I would suggest you consult a physiotherapist. thanks and best regards, Luchuo, MD.