What it is
Irritation of the median nerve as it passes through the anterior elbow and proximal forearm. It must be distinguished from carpal tunnel syndrome and cervical radiculopathy.
Typical clinical symptoms
- Pain in the front of the forearm
- Numbness or tingling in the thumb, index, middle and part of the ring finger
- Symptoms aggravated by repeated pronation or manual work
- Weakness of median-innervated muscles with more severe compression
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Scientific literature
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Proximal Median Nerve Compression: Pronator Syndrome.
Literature review · 2020
Elbow & Forearm
When is medical coordination needed?
Deformity after trauma, immediate inability to move the arm, severe pain with a tense forearm, a cold or pulseless hand, progressive numbness or weakness, and redness with fever require prompt medical assessment.
Descriptions are for orientation. Diagnosis follows history, clinical examination and, only when indicated, imaging or laboratory tests.
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