Ulnar Neuritis
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Ulnar Neuritis Treatment
Treatment for ulnar neuritis may include:
Rest:
Elbow splint
Sling
Elbow padding
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain:
Ibuprofen
(
Motrin
)
Naproxen
(
Anaprox
,
Naprosyn
)
Ketoprofen
(
Orudis
)
Corticosteroid
injections for ulnar neuritis:
To reduce inflammation of the nerve
Surgery for ulnar neuritis:
To relieve pressure on the ulnar nerve at the elbow
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Last Updated: Jan 26, 2009
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Ulnar Neuritis References:
Ciccotti MG, Jobe FW. Medial collateral ligament instability and ulnar neuritis in the athlete's elbow. Instr Course Lect. 1999;48:383-91.
Ebenezer M, Andrews P, Solomon S. Comparative trial of steroids and surgical intervention in the management of ulnar neuritis. Int J Lepr Other Mycobact Dis. 1996 Sep;64(3):282-6.
