my brother-in-law had ulnar nerve (elbow area)surgery and its WORSE..dont do it..if you can live with the pain, ice it and whatever you have to do.
He is worse now than before, he cannot even use his hand, he is numb, it gets hot and cold, it tingles..it swells from time to time..he had no strength in his arm whatsoever!
and the Doctor does not know why??..so his physical therpist said there is probably an entrapment in his wrist now and that is why this is happening..
now why did the Dr. not know that this would happen.
Just thought I'd warn you out there..remember there is no way to see tendions..and yes he went for his MRI, etc, etc..test..so stay away from the surgery if you can.