Nerve damage from surgery

[scooter]

In 2004, I was involved in a scooter vs. car accident (I got "left turned"). The accident itself severely broke both bones in my lower left arm, but luckily did not cause any soft tissue damage (save for a very small puncture on the back of my arm from the bone). My surgeon repaired my arm by cutting down both sides of my arm, and screwing plates onto the bones. In doing so, this caused nerve damage of some sort to the area just below the incision on the inside of my arm. It does not affect any motor skills or sensations in my hand. But it does tingle, feel hot or cold, feel "fuzzy," and is hyper-sensitive, at random times. The back side of my arm has not been affected the same way.

I was told that if there was in fact any real damage to these nerves, it would probably either repair itself fairly quickly within a few months, or not at all. It has been suggested to me that the nerves aren't actually damaged, they are just moved slightly away from their intended position, giving me false signals. This actually causes me great aggrivation daily. I have problems wearing long sleeves (which is a big issue in cold weather), and I simply cannot stand bracelets, watches, or most gloves. Sometimes the area will hurt for no apparent reason, other than the possibility that I "slept on it wrong." Don't get me wrong, I'm greatful that the doctor repaired my arm, and that I have no serious problems from it. But is there any way to lessen the affects of these whacked-out nerves, or even deaden them a bit? I have read that you can have nerves "killed," but also that the problems will frequently start recurring after several months, making that procedure seem possibly a waste.

Are there any other solutions I should research and explore?

[RhiannonsMoon]

I know this is all but 3 years ago, but you could always see a micro-surgeon, someome whom can work with the nerves and set them arights if they are just in the wrong place. But you should consider the fact that the accident itself is more than likely a cause for nerve damage, especially if the bone went through soft tissue and muscle.

Have you had any success?

Cheers Rhian