What it is
Persistent compression or irritation of a peripheral nerve, such as carpal, cubital or tarsal tunnel syndrome. Symptoms often follow the nerve territory.
Typical clinical symptoms
- Numbness, tingling or burning in a defined distribution
- Night symptoms or symptoms in particular positions
- Weakness of grip, foot or involved muscles
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Scientific literature
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Nerve entrapment syndromes of the elbow, forearm, and wrist.
Literature review · 2010
Persistent Pain
When is medical reassessment needed?
New or progressive pain with fever, unexplained weight loss, a history of cancer, fracture risk after trauma, neurological weakness, saddle numbness, bladder or bowel change, or loss of balance requires prompt or emergency assessment according to the symptoms.
Descriptions are for orientation. Diagnosis follows history, clinical examination and, only when indicated, imaging or laboratory tests.
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