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Upper Extremity Nerve Injuries

Common Nerve Injuries of the Upper Extremity: Diagnosis and Repair

Peripheral nerve injuries of the upper extremity are common, often resulting from trauma or compression1. These injuries can cause significant pain, weakness, and functional impairment. To understand these injuries, it’s important to first understand the brachial plexus, a complex network of nerves originating from the spinal cord in the neck. This network extends through the shoulder, arm, and hand, carrying movement and sensory signals2. Injury to any part of this plexus can disrupt these signals, leading to various symptoms and functional deficits. This article will discuss … Read more

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Thoracic outlet syndrome diagnosis, management

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review of Diagnosis and Management

Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a complex condition involving the compression of nerves, arteries, or veins in the space between the collarbone and first rib, known as the thoracic outlet 1. This compression can lead to a variety of symptoms, including pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the neck, shoulder, arm, and hand 1. TOS is classified into three main types: neurogenic (nTOS), venous (vTOS), and arterial (aTOS), depending on the structure compressed 2. nTOS, caused by brachial plexus compression, is the most common type, accounting for … Read more

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