Peripheral Nerve Entrapment Syndromes in the Upper Extremity: Diagnosis and Management
Peripheral nerve entrapment syndromes are a common cause of upper extremity pain and dysfunction 1. These syndromes occur when peripheral nerves are compressed or irritated. This article explores the diagnosis and management of three such syndromes: cubital tunnel syndrome, radial tunnel syndrome, and pronator syndrome. We will examine conservative and surgical treatment options and discuss the role of electrodiagnostic studies in their diagnosis.
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital tunnel syndrome, also known as ulnar neuropathy at the elbow, arises from ulnar nerve compression or irritation as it passes through … Read more
