Ulnar Nerve Injury Physiotherapy in Indirapuram

Causes

The ulnar nerve can be compressed at the elbow (cubital tunnel syndrome) or at the wrist in a space called Guyon's canal, which cyclists sometimes irritate by leaning on handlebars. Cuts at the wrist, elbow fractures and dislocations can also damage it.

How it affects the hand

Numbness in the little finger and half the ring finger. Weakness of the small hand muscles, which makes the hand look thinner between the thumb and index finger. In more severe cases, the ring and little fingers curl into a claw position because the balance between muscles is lost. Pinching with the thumb and index finger becomes weak.

Rehabilitation

Splints can prevent clawing and improve hand function while nerves recover, for example a small splint that stops the knuckles overextending. Range of motion keeps the joints supple.

As muscles recover, we work on grip strength, pinch, coordination and fine motor tasks: picking up small objects, writing, using tools. For compression injuries, removing the source of pressure is part of treatment.

Recovery depends on the cause. Compression injuries often improve over weeks to months. Cut nerves take much longer and may not recover fully, but function can still improve significantly with adaptive techniques.

Exercises often used for Ulnar Nerve Injury

These are exercises our physiotherapists commonly include. Which ones suit you, how many and in what order depends on your assessment and stage of recovery.

All elbow, wrist and hand exercises

Frequently asked questions