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James Paget's median nerve compression (Putnam's acroparaesthesia).

Authors :
Pearce, J. M. S.
Source :
Practical Neurology. Apr2009, Vol. 9 Issue 2, p96-99. 4p. 1 Black and White Photograph.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article focuses on the contribution of James Paget to neurology. He was known for his research chronic inflammation of the bones known as Paget's disease of bone. He was cited to be the first to study the origins of the carpal tunnel syndrome with his description of median nerve compression resulting from a radial fracture.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14747758
Volume :
9
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Practical Neurology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
38117863
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/jnnp.2008.166140