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Ulnar Nerve Compression Syndromes : Prevention

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Prevention List

Prevention could include:
  • Avoid Prolonged Pressure on the Elbow or Palm

Prevention Overview Articles

Ulnar nerve dysfunction
Prevention varies depending on the cause. Avoid prolonged pressure on the elbow or palm. Casts, splints, and other appliances should always be examined for proper fit.
Source:ADAM
Date:September 25, 2008

Specific Prevention Articles

Cast Care
A cast holds your arm or leg in place to help it heal. The way you treat your cast can play a big part in how fast and how well you heal.
Source:StayWell
Cast Care
A cast is a rigid dressing used to immobilize a fractured bone or soft tissue injury. It is made of strips impregnated with plaster or fiberglass material. The injured area is first covered with a layer of padding made of cotton or synthetic mater...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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