Sometimes an elbow pad may be helpful. Surgical treatment is undertaken in cases where conservative treatment does not afford relief or in some more advanced cases where surgery may be more effective than non-surgical treatment. There are two main types of surgery. The first is simple decompression. This avoids moving the nerve.
Transposition involves both decompression of the nerve and moving the nerve.
There are a number of different types of transposition available. The particular type of surgery recommended will be decided by the surgeon. This site is for informational purposes only. Read our disclaimer for more details.