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On September 30th I hit my elbow on a door hinge(hard), and that night my right hand and lower arm went numb. I sought treatment in the ER the next morning and was told I had pinched my ulna nerve. The following Monday I saw a orthopaedic doctor and he said I had torn my tricep. I have been in a splint since October 9th after tearing a second portion(inner portion of my arm) of my tricep. I am wondering if there are any tests that can be done to aid in my treatment? I am currently in physical therapy to wean out of the splint, but it hasn't helped. I have a stabbing pain in my elbow and I don't know what else to do. How long to tricep injuries and ulna nerve pinches take to heal and especially together? Thanks for any information you can give!
At this point there are no tests that will give you any more helpful information. An MRI could possible confirm the diagnosis but I dont think its necessary at this point. You should incorporate some soft tissue therapy into your treatment, its important to reduce scar tissue as soon as possible. Its difficult to give you a prognosis without having examined you myself. I dont know the degree of the tear or exactly where your ulnar nerve is being impinged. Laser Therapy is also a good treatment, it's non-invasive and can help with scar tissue formation.
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Dr. Nekessa Remy
Expertise
I am able to answer questions regarding chiropractic treatment, physical rehabilitation and musculoskeletal injuries. This involves conditions such back and neck pain, headaches, joint pain, athletic injuries, overuse injuries, sciatic, carpal tunnel and other nerve-related conditions. Various therapies including, nutrition, medical acupuncture, laser therapy, soft tissue therapy (Active Release Technique), orthotics, workplace ergonomics, postural exercises and active rehabilitation.
Experience
10 years experience in athletic rehabilitation and exercise therapy. 7 years experience as a certified kinesiologist working in motor vehicle accident rehab. Clinic chiropractor and owner of The Chiropractic Office in Missisauga, Ontario. Graduated from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC). On the board of Directors of The Care Management Group (Car Accident Injury Management Group)
Organizations
Ontario Chiropractic Association
Canadian Chiropractic Association
Canadian Chiropractic Protective Association
Education/Credentials
Currently enrolled in the Fellowship of Chiropractic Rehabilitation Sciences (CMCC)
Metrix Certified In home Assessor
Graduated Magna Cum Laude from CMCC
Diploma in Acupuncture from McMaster University
Graduated with an Honors Degree from University of Western Ontario
Certified Personal Trainer
Awards and Honors
Doctor of Chiropractic degree from CMCC
Diploma in Acupuncture from McMaster University
Honors Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario
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