This article describes nerve entrapment syndromes encountered in the upper extremity.
These syndromes present with various symptoms and signs corresponding to the site of …

Peripheral nerve entrapment syndromes are a common condition in the upper limb resulting
from the persistent application of pressure to a nerve. The symptoms include pain …

Peripheral nerve entrapment syndrome is a condition caused by the persistent application of
pressure to a nerve. Symptoms include pain, numbness and tingling, and muscle weakness …

Focal compression of a nerve is common and may occur under the most ordinary of
activities, such as ulnar nerve injury when maintaining a flexed arm position while sleeping …

Peripheral nerves in the upper extremities are at risk of injury and entrapment because of
their superficial nature and length. Injury can result from trauma, anatomic abnormalities …

Painful tingling, numbness, weakness of the hands or upper extremities may be the result of
the entrapment of a peripheral nerve. Although these problems are common, they …

Compression neuropathies are common in clinical practice. This article is a review of the
clinical features of the common entrapment neuropathies affecting the upper extremity. The …

Peripheral nerve entrapments of the lower extremity are a relatively rare and heterogeneous
group of nerve disorders encompassing a wide variety of etiologies as well as clinical …

Entrapment neuropathies are defined as compression of peripheral nerves due to known or
unknown causes. The high incidence and variety of presentations require a comprehensive …

Peripheral nerve entrapment occurs at specific anatomic locations. Familiarity with the
anatomy and the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of nerve entrapment …