I saw my ortho today. He is certain I need a redo of my ulnar nerve transposition. He said it won't help my shoulder, but he thinks if I wait too long I will lose the feeling in my hand permanently, and he can see that my fingers are beginning to curl.

We discussed TOS and he doesn't feel that TOS surgery is safe or effective. I told him I'd read that in a double crush situation, freeing the nerve in the arm won't be as effective as freeing up both spots. He said this is true, but that he feels I can get relief with the redo. He made absolutely no guarantees, in fact he said that redos are less successful than original surgeries, but he feels I need it done to preserve what I have. I told him I'd think about it and let him know. He said waiting a month or two is not a problem, but waiting six months would be a problem.

He did say I should definitely do stretching exercises and posture exercises to help with the shoulder problems.

Opinions, anyone? (Yes, I know it's my decision, but I'm torn!)

Sue