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Common Entrapment Neuropathies.

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Hobson-Webb, LD; Juel, VC
Published in: Continuum (Minneap Minn)
April 2017

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This article addresses relevant peripheral neuroanatomy, clinical presentations, and diagnostic findings in common entrapment neuropathies involving the median, ulnar, radial, and fibular (peroneal) nerves. RECENT FINDINGS: Entrapment neuropathies are a common issue in general neurology practice. Early diagnosis and effective management of entrapment mononeuropathies are essential in preserving limb function and maintaining patient quality of life. Median neuropathy at the wrist (carpal tunnel syndrome), ulnar neuropathy at the elbow, radial neuropathy at the spiral groove, and fibular neuropathy at the fibular head are among the most frequently encountered entrapment mononeuropathies. Electrodiagnostic studies and peripheral nerve ultrasound are employed to help confirm the clinical diagnosis of nerve compression or entrapment and to provide precise localization for nerve injury. Peripheral nerve ultrasound demonstrates nerve enlargement at or near sites of compression. SUMMARY: Entrapment neuropathies are commonly encountered in clinical practice. Accurate diagnosis and effective management require knowledge of peripheral neuroanatomy and recognition of key clinical symptoms and findings. Clinical diagnoses may be confirmed by diagnostic testing with electrodiagnostic studies and peripheral nerve ultrasound.

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Continuum (Minneap Minn)

DOI

EISSN

1538-6899

Publication Date

April 2017

Volume

23

Issue

2, Selected Topics in Outpatient Neurology

Start / End Page

487 / 511

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Young Adult
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery
  • Nerve Compression Syndromes
  • Middle Aged
  • Male
  • Humans
  • Female
  • Aged
  • Adult
 

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Hobson-Webb, L. D., & Juel, V. C. (2017). Common Entrapment Neuropathies. Continuum (Minneap Minn), 23(2, Selected Topics in Outpatient Neurology), 487–511. https://doi.org/10.1212/CON.0000000000000452
Hobson-Webb, Lisa D., and Vern C. Juel. “Common Entrapment Neuropathies.Continuum (Minneap Minn) 23, no. 2, Selected Topics in Outpatient Neurology (April 2017): 487–511. https://doi.org/10.1212/CON.0000000000000452.
Hobson-Webb LD, Juel VC. Common Entrapment Neuropathies. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2017 Apr;23(2, Selected Topics in Outpatient Neurology):487–511.
Hobson-Webb, Lisa D., and Vern C. Juel. “Common Entrapment Neuropathies.Continuum (Minneap Minn), vol. 23, no. 2, Selected Topics in Outpatient Neurology, Apr. 2017, pp. 487–511. Pubmed, doi:10.1212/CON.0000000000000452.
Hobson-Webb LD, Juel VC. Common Entrapment Neuropathies. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2017 Apr;23(2, Selected Topics in Outpatient Neurology):487–511.

Published In

Continuum (Minneap Minn)

DOI

EISSN

1538-6899

Publication Date

April 2017

Volume

23

Issue

2, Selected Topics in Outpatient Neurology

Start / End Page

487 / 511

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Young Adult
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery
  • Nerve Compression Syndromes
  • Middle Aged
  • Male
  • Humans
  • Female
  • Aged
  • Adult