Synonyms

ulnar nerve

British

noun

a nerve situated along the inner side of the arm and passing close to the surface of the skin near the elbow See funny bone

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Ulnar neuritis refers to inflammation of the ulnar nerve, explained Alan Beyer, executive medical director at the Hoag Orthopedic Institute and an orthopedic surgeon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2023

LHP Thomas Szapucki was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse and placed on the 60-day injured list due to ulnar nerve transposition surgery.

From Fox News • Sep. 18, 2021

Cardinals: Placed RHP Justin Miller on the 10-day injury list with a right elbow ulnar nerve issue.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 18, 2021

He underwent Tommy John surgery in 2010, and he had another operation near the end of the 2016 season to move a troublesome ulnar nerve.

From New York Times • May 3, 2018

A sclerosed and thickened portion of the median nerve 3� inches in length was resected, also 1 inch of sclerosed ulnar nerve, and both were sutured.

From Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre by Makins, George Henry

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