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Numbness, painful tingling, or weakness may be the result of the entrapment of a peripheral nerve. These problems are encountered by medical providers of all types, and although common, they often lead to diagnostic and management difficulties. This review covers entrapment of three nerves at three sites. The pathophysiology of each of these syndromes is different, and there are corresponding differences in management. Several recent monographs provide further details^1,2,3,4.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Clinical Features

Carpal tunnel syndrome is produced by compression of the median nerve at the wrist (Figure 1). Affected patients report numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand, which often . . . [Full Text of this Article]

Assessment

Prevalence

Differential Diagnosis

Pathophysiology

Treatment

Ulnar Neuropathy

Prevalence and Pathophysiology

Assessment

Differential Diagnosis

Treatment

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Prevalence and Pathophysiology

Assessment

Treatment

Summary

Source Information

From West Roxbury Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1400 VFW Pky., West Roxbury, MA 02132, where reprint requests should be addressed to Dr. Dawson.

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