Compressive neuropathies of the upper extremity.
Although any peripheral nerve may be compressed anywhere along its course, nerve compression syndromes typically occur at predictable sites with predictable clinical presentations. A detailed history and physical examination can establish a diagnosis, and electrodiagnostic studies and at times imaging can confirm it. Physicians should adopt a systematic approach of diagnosing and treating these types of nerve lesions. The physician and the patient can be rewarded with favorable outcomes.
Spinner
Robert J
RJ
Department of Orthopedics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
Amadio
Peter C
PC
D001132:Arm / Q000294:innervation*; D006801:Humans; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy