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Evaluation and treatment of upper extremity nerve entrapment syndromes.
- Source :
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Primary care [Prim Care] 2013 Dec; Vol. 40 (4), pp. 925-43, ix. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Sep 29. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Nerve entrapment syndromes in the upper extremity are being recognized with increasing frequency. Prompt and correct diagnosis of these injuries is important. This article is a review of the common entrapment nerve injuries seen in the upper extremity. Each of these clinical syndromes is discussed independently, reviewing the anatomy, compression sites, patient presentation (history and examination), the role of additional diagnostic studies, and management.<br /> (Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome diagnosis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome therapy
Forearm innervation
Hand innervation
Humans
Muscle Weakness etiology
Nerve Compression Syndromes complications
Nerve Compression Syndromes therapy
Pain etiology
Paresthesia etiology
Radial Neuropathy diagnosis
Radial Neuropathy therapy
Wrist innervation
Nerve Compression Syndromes diagnosis
Upper Extremity innervation
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1558-299X
- Volume :
- 40
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Primary care
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24209726
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pop.2013.08.009