title: Entrapment neuropathies: 1. Upper limb.
abstract: Accurate diagnosis of nerve entrapment requires a sound knowledge of anatomy and careful examination of the patient. Diagnosis is aided by specific clinical tests and neurophysiological investigation. This article reviews clinical presentation, relevant anatomical detail and appropriate investigations in the management of entrapment neuropathies of the upper limb.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Orthopaedics, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London.
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Barrett
authors.forename: S T
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Donell
mesh_terms: D001132:Arm / Q000294:innervation*; D004576:Electromyography; D006801:Humans; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D009431:Neural Conduction; D010808:Physical Examination; D013165:Splints