title: Physical examination of upper extremity compressive neuropathies.
abstract: A thorough history and physical examination are vital to the assessment of upper extremity compressive neuropathies. This article summarizes relevant anatomy and physical examination findings associated with upper extremity compressive neuropathies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA.
authors.forename: Samuel P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Popinchalk
authors.forename: Alyssa A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Schaffer
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008475:Median Nerve / Q000473:pathology; D008487:Medical History Taking / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D020422:Mononeuropathies / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011826:Radial Nerve / Q000473:pathology; D014459:Ulnar Nerve / Q000473:pathology; D034941:Upper Extremity / Q000294:innervation*