Nerve entrapments of the upper extremity: A surgical perspective.
The surgeon's perspective of nerve entrapment lesions in the upper extremity is discussed in this article. The focus is on the most common lesions of the median, ulnar, and radial nerves. An understanding of the anatomy and the potential pathologies provide the basis for surgical treatment. Current treatment protocols are discussed with the authors' recommendations that are based upon experience and literature review.
Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York 14642, USA.
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D001132:Arm / Q000294:innervation*; D019299:Decompression, Surgical; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008475:Median Nerve / Q000601:surgery; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D011826:Radial Nerve / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014459:Ulnar Nerve / Q000601:surgery