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.
Department of Orthopedics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
Robert J
RJ
Spinner
Peter C
PC
Amadio
D001132:Arm / Q000294:innervation*; D006801:Humans; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy