title: Entrapment neuropathy of the dorsal cutaneous nerve of the hand.
abstract: One case of entrapment neuropathy of the dorsal cutaneous nerve of the hand is presented. The anatomy of the region suggests the nerve may be entrapped when it crosses the ulna behind the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris. The electrophysiological findings and the good results following a local treatment with steroids are reported.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006225:Hand / Q000294:innervation*; D006801:Humans; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013256:Steroids / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D013256:Steroids