A new type of peripheral nerve lesion.
We report a hitherto undescribed type of peripheral nerve lesion in which pressure results in mechanical demyelinisation of a length of nerve with interruption of conduction. On release of the pressure, early recovery may follow the return of the myelin insulation.
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St. Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London, England.
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D000328:Adult; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000009:adverse effects; D003711:Demyelinating Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000009:adverse effects; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D014945:Wound Healing