Evaluation and treatment of upper extremity nerve entrapment syndromes

Prim Care. 2013 Dec;40(4):925-43, ix. doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2013.08.009. Epub 2013 Sep 29.

Abstract

Nerve entrapment syndromes in the upper extremity are being recognized with increasing frequency. Prompt and correct diagnosis of these injuries is important. This article is a review of the common entrapment nerve injuries seen in the upper extremity. Each of these clinical syndromes is discussed independently, reviewing the anatomy, compression sites, patient presentation (history and examination), the role of additional diagnostic studies, and management.

Keywords: Compression; Entrapment; Nerve; Neuropathy; Palsy; Syndrome; Upper extremity.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / therapy
  • Forearm / innervation
  • Hand / innervation
  • Humans
  • Muscle Weakness / etiology
  • Nerve Compression Syndromes / complications
  • Nerve Compression Syndromes / diagnosis*
  • Nerve Compression Syndromes / therapy
  • Pain / etiology
  • Paresthesia / etiology
  • Radial Neuropathy / diagnosis
  • Radial Neuropathy / therapy
  • Upper Extremity / innervation*
  • Wrist / innervation