Second diagnosis

Dr. M called today with a diagnosis. He said it is an intraneural perineruomia. It is a benign tumor. It is extremely rare. He said there is no indication that I am at any risk for this to happen to another nerve in my body. He said the chances of doing a nerve graft and having it work are slim. So he is going to remove that small section of the nerve then move tendons around to give me back the function the extensor muscles gave. He is taking that section of the nerve out for a couple of reasons; 1. that nerve will not work any more, 2. He would feel more comfortable removing it to ensure it has no way to spread up the arm and cause more trouble. I agree with him. I will feel better with it out as well. Surgery will take place on March 26.