Key planning information for this type of peripheral nerve surgery in Spain.
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Ulnar Nerve Decompression in Spain is priced per case; 14 hospitals in Spain list Peripheral Nerve Surgery. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
About this procedure
Ulnar nerve decompression is a surgical procedure to treat the compression or dysfunction of the ulnar nerve that runs from the elbow to the hand, which provides sensation to the little finger and half of the ring finger.
An incision is made on the skin near the elbow and an antiseptic solution is used to wash the incision area. The incision is then made deeper below the skin and fat through the first layer. Then the fascia above the muscle and nerve is cut with a sharp blade. The ulnar nerve is identified, which lies below the bone on the inner side of the elbow. The nerve is decompressed at the point where it enters the forearm muscles. After the bleeding stops, the incision is closed and covered with dressing and bandage.
How to prepare for ulnar nerve decompression?
The patient should inform the doctor about the following things:
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Days admitted
This surgery may be done as an out patient procedure, and the patients can go home after the surgery. However, some patients are admitted to the hospital one day before the surgery.
Anesthesia
General or local anesthesia
Recovery
- The patient is taken to the recovery room to be monitored for one hour after the surgery - Pain medication may be prescribed by the doctor. - The patient will be encouraged to keep the arm elevated. - The sutures may be removed in 7 to 12 days after the surgery - The doctor will schedule follow-up visits to check the wound.
Risks
The common risks involved in ulnar nerve decompression are as follows: - Blood clotting - Nerve injury - Elbow pain - Scarring - Failure to treat the symptoms
After care
- The patient should drive after being discharged from the hospital. - The dressing should be changed regularly on a daily basis. - The wound should be kept dry. - The patient should try to keep the arm elevated and use it for normal activities. - Lifting heavy objects should be avoided, until the doctor permits the patient to do so.
The doctor should be informed if the following symptoms occur: - Severe pain in the wound or elbow - Fever - Infection and swelling of the wound - Weakness or numbness in the hand
Hospitals in Spain offering Peripheral Nerve Surgery
These hospitals list Peripheral Nerve Surgery in Spain; ask any of them to quote Ulnar Nerve Decompression for your case. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
We are working hand in hand with the University of Malaga and other international centres to develop education and training programmes in this area. This field is managed by a team belonging to the field of Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology and Clinical Psychology.
With more than 36 medical specialties, 200 physicians and surgeons of the highest level, Quironsalud Hospital Malaga is one of the most pertinent hospitals in Spain.
A neurosurgery center within Quiron Hospital Barcelona, specializing in minimally invasive surgeries on the spine. The Barcelona Spine Centre team of three neurosurgeons have over 15 years of experience in the field of neurosurgery.
An ISO certified modern private hospital, which was opened in 2006, and is part of the Quironsalud Hospital Group. This tertiary care hospital has certified medical specialties capable of treating the most complicated medical cases.
HM Hospitales is a hospital group with six private hospitals in Madrid: three general hospitals, a cardiovascular hospital, an oncological center and a women's health hospital.
A modern (opened in 2007), general, private hospital located in Madrid, part of the NISA group of hospitals. The international patients department can assist patients with accomodation and trasportation, and can communicate in English as well as in Spanish.
At the Neurosurgery department of the SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital we operate on children, ranging from premature babies to young adults up to 21 years of age, suffering from disorders affecting the brain and the nervous system.
Hospital General de Catalunya provides medical services in over 25 specialties, being one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in Europe, with an excellent medical care capacity to carry out complex surgeries and medical conditions.
Within this field, Quirónsalud provides specialized care in neurology (Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinkson’s disease, movement disorders, epilepsy, MS, headaches, and pain) as well as psychiatry and mental health.
Quironsalud Hospital Torrevieja is an ISO-certified private hospital located in the north of Torrevieja, championing excellence in cancer treatment and management. IMTJ Best International Hospital of the world (awards 2017)
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