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This study aimed to explore patients\u2019 experiences of living with chronic pain (\u22653 months duration) in conjunction with surgery for ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow, the consequences and the coping strategies applied.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec002\">\n<jats:title>Material and methods<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>In-depth interviews were conducted with 10 participants aged 18\u201360 years. 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