The median nerve is in the arm. It originates from the upper part of the spine, known as the brachial plexus and the cervical spine. From there, it proceeds through the armpit region (axilla) and into the arm, passing through the elbow joint and the wrist before branching out into the hand.
It is the only nerve that passes through the carpal tunnel, a narrow passage in your wrist made up of small bones and a tough band of tissue. The median acts as a pulley for the tendons that bend the fingers and if it is injured, it can affect the use of your digits, hand or arm and can cause a loss of sensation.
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Damage to the median nerve is sustained through an injury to the arm/wrist or through surgery. The effects can be significant, especially if it is your dominant hand, and can impact on the type of work you do, the activities you enjoy and how you live your day to day life.
When injury to the median nerve is caused by surgery or during treatment for another condition, it could amount to negligent care. Damage can occur in a number of circumstances and causes different symptoms, depending on where in the arm it has been sustained. Examples of arm injuries affecting the median nerve are set out below, along with likely symptoms:
Taylor Emmet has successfully investigated cases of median nerve injury that have been caused by negligence. If you have suffered as a result of surgery or other medical treatment, contact our friendly, knowledgeable solicitors who will explain how to take your matter further.
Case Study: Injury following surgery to correct a bunion
aul Fouad acted for a Claimant who had sustained significant injury following surgery to correct a bunion. She was relatively young and was experiencing increasing pain with a bunion around mid-2016. She was referred to a Podiatric clinic under Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust where a Scarf-Akin osteotomy was recommended.
Liability was denied but after protracted court proceedings the case eventually settled a Round Table Meeting, shortly before trial, for £1.2 million.
You can claim compensation for the following if they are a result of your injury:
- Pain, suffering and loss of amenity
- Medical and nursing care costs
- Loss of earnings
- The cost of painkillers
- Travel expenses
- Any costs involved in adapting your home
For more information, contact our expert team in total confidence and at no obligation. We will do our utmost to help.
