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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Find a reputable chiropractor and take him there immediately. You didn't post the history, but suffice to say the issue he's having probably has nothing to do with nerve impingement at his elbow. Exhaust every option before you let some butcher cut him open and start re-routing nerves for gods sake.

For background, I had a similar issue as a teen. Recurring pain on the inside of the elbow and after many Dr. appt's a sports medicine guy wanted to perform this exact surgery. My mother had been seeing a Chiropractor due to an auto accident and she happened to mention my situation to him. He told her to bring me in immediately and DON'T have surgery.

A few adjustments later...no more pain referring to my elbow. Just because you have pain in a certain area, doesn't mean the issue is actually IN that area...your nerves run from your brain stem down your spinal column, out through individual vertebrae and into all of your extremities, organs etc. As an example, a nerve can be trapped in a tight muscle in your neck, but you feel the pain referring down your arm. Traditional western Dr....ohhh, the problem is in your elbow.....it could be, sure...but it may NOT be.

Whatever the case, surgery should be the LAST resort. Especially so for someone so young.

Best of luck to you.  [/quote]

Thanks for your input.  We took him to a family friend (MD) who specializes in Rehab and Sports Medicine and he diagnosed it almost immediately.  He referred us to the surgeon whose diagnosis was 100% in agreement with the initial consultation.  I have no medical background, so I'm relying on experts.  My understanding is that my son's ulnar nerve has completely separated from his elbow and surgery is the only option.  Both doctors could see/feel the nerve moving untethered, so I don't see how a chiropractor would help.  I appreciate your perspective...do you have a medical background?[/quote]

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