What is Ulnar Fracture Ulnar fracture is a break in the ulnar bone. The ulna is a bone in the forearm, on the same side as the little finger. The forearm is the part of the arm that is between the elbow and the wrist. It is made up of two bones: the radius and …
What is an Ulnar Nerve Contusion Ulnar nerve contusion is a bruise of the ulnar nerve. An ulnar nerve contusion can cause a loss of feeling or movement in your hand. Ulnar Nerve Contusion can also affect your ability to use the muscles that you use to grip objects. Your ulnar nerve extends from your …
What is Ulnar Nerve Transposition Ulnar nerve transposition is a surgery to move the ulnar nerve. The surgery is done to treat a condition in which the ulnar nerve gets squeezed (compressed) behind the elbow (cubital tunnel syndrome). You may need this surgery if other treatments for cubital tunnel syndrome have not worked. The ulnar …
What is Ulnocarpal Impaction Syndrome Ulnocarpal impaction syndrome is a condition in which the bones, cartilage, and ligament tissue in the wrist become increasingly damaged over time (degenerative condition). This happens when the end of the forearm bone on the little finger side of the hand (ulna) is longer than the other bone (radius) in …
Ultrasound During Pregnancy – Here is the information What is a fetal ultrasound? A fetal ultrasound is a test that uses sound waves to create an image of your unborn baby on a video screen. The image helps your doctor know how your baby is doing—and gives you a peek at your baby as well. …
What is Ultraviolet Keratitis Ultraviolet keratitis is a condition that happens when too much ultraviolet (UV) light gets into your eye. This can happen if you are around: Direct sunlight. Sunlight and snow, sand, or water. Welding arcs. Halogen lamps. The problems caused by this condition usually start 6–12 hours after too much light gets …
What is Umbilical Artery Doppler Velocimetry Umbilical artery Doppler velocimetry is a test that may be done during pregnancy to check that your developing baby (fetus) is healthy. In this test, sound waves are used to measure the flow of blood between you and your baby. This test measures: The amount of blood flow through …