The peripheral nerves of the upper limb are affected by a number of entrapment and
compression neuropathies. These discrete syndromes involve the brachial plexus as well as …

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 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 …

This review is intended to describe and actualize the basic knowledge of the three basic
entities that affect the peripheral nerve system and can be treated by surgery: nerve trauma …

Prepared by preeminent hand surgeons and a master medical illustrator, this text/atlas is the
most comprehensive reference on surgical anatomy of the hand and upper extremity. It …

Compression-induced neuropathy of peripheral nerves can cause severe pain of the foot
and ankle. Early diagnosis is important to institute prompt treatment and to minimize …

Compressive neuropathies of the forearm are common and involve structures innervated by
the median, ulnar, and radial nerves. A thorough patient history, occupational history, and …

Nerve compression lesions have gained increasing attention and acceptance as a
significant cause of peripheral neuropathy. Although the clinical syndrome of median nerve …

For trainee surgeons, the surgical approaches of the lower limb's peripheral nerves remain
partially or completely unknown, but traumatic nerve lesions are rather frequent at this level …

Numbness and loss of strength are common complaints in the hand surgery clinic. Two
nerves that are commonly entrapped (median and ulnar nerves) have several potential sites …