title: Entrapment neuropathies.
abstract: Entrapment neuropathies occur when nerves are chronically compressed or mechanically injured at specific locations. Some of these focal neuropathies such as carpal tunnel syndrome are common, and others such as neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome are rare. This article highlights recent advances and interesting observations that cover a wide spectrum of such focal neuropathies. Selected disorders that can affect individual peripheral nerves and masquerade as 'entrapment neuropathies' are also emphasized.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans 70112, USA. jengla@lsumc.edu
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: England
mesh_terms: D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D013901:Thoracic Outlet Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy