title: Entrapment neuropathies. Differential diagnosis and management.
abstract: Entrapment neuropathies are a common cause of pain and disability in both the upper and lower extremities. Diagnosis is based on clinical presentation and electrodiagnostic evaluation. Treatment consists of conservative measures to relieve pressure and pain and in some cases surgical freeing of the nerve.
mesh_terms: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004576:Electromyography; D006801:Humans; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D009431:Neural Conduction; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D059408:Pain Management; D013641:Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis; D013901:Thoracic Outlet Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents