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Nerve Compression Syndromes: more books (35)

Nerve Compression Syndromes of the Upper Limb by Yves Allieu, Susan E. Mackinnon, 2002-04-18

Elective Hand Surgery: Rheumatological and Degenerative Conditions, Nerve Compression Syndromes by Michel Merle, Aymeric Y. T. Lim, 2010-10-30

Tunnel Syndromes: Peripheral Nerve Compression Syndromes Second Edition by Marko M. Pecina, Jelena Krmpotic-Nemanic, et all 1996-12-30

Nerve Compression Syndromes: Diagnosis and Treatment by Robert M. Szabo, 1989-01

NERVE COMPRESSION SYNDROME by Yves Allieu, 1980

Hand Clinics (Nerve Compression Syndromes, Volume 8, Number 2) by Ghazi M. Rayan, 1992

Handbook of Peripheral Nerve Entrapments by Oscar A. Turner, Norman Taslitz, et all 1990-06-01

Compressive Optic Nerve Lesions at the Optic Canal: Pathogenesis Diagnosis Treatment by Renate Unsold, Wolfgang Seeger, 1989-04

Myelopathy, Radiculopathy, and Peripheral Entrapment Syndromes by David H. Durrant, Jerome Martin True, et all 2001-09-21

Double-Crush Syndrome by Vladimir Golovchinsky, 2000-03-01

Nerve compression: An entry from Thomson Gale's <i>Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders</i> by Brian, PhD Hoyle, 2005

Entrapment Neuropathies

Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine: Thoracic outlet syndrome by John T. Lohr PhD, 2002-01-01

Pinched nerve: An entry from Thomson Gale's <i>Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine</i> by Whitney Lowe, 2001

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ClinicalTrials.gov - Linking Patients To Medical Research: Browse: N
42. Nephrotic Syndrome (4 studies recruiting). 43. nerve compression syndromes(3 studies recruiting). 44. Nerve Degeneration (2 studies recruiting). 45.
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Carpal-Tunnel Syndrome
Compression of the median nerve at the wrist is only one example ofperipheral nerve compression syndromes which plague us. Another
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Extractions: Carpel Tunnel Syndrome Painful, burning numbness in the palm of the hand is a common symptom of carpel tunnel syndrome. The median nerve, which serves sensation in the palm of the hand, and movement of small muscles in the hand, is compressed at the wrist. The nerve is pinched between underlying ligaments and bones of the wrist and an overlying, tough ligament, the transverse carpel ligament. Patients complain of tingling in the palm, and sometimes aching and burning. Characteristically the numbness awakes the patient at night, or is present with repetitive use of the hand. Pain may radiate up the arm toward the shoulder. Diagnosis is made by the findings of three cardinal signs: Numbness in the distribution of the median nerve in the hand: palm, thumb, index, middle and lateral half of the ring finger.
Microvascular Compression Syndromes
pain) activity may be caused by compression of the While these syndromes are relativelyrare outside of irritation of the fifth cranial nerve (the trigeminal
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Extractions: Microvascular Compression Syndromes: by Stephen B. Tatter, M.D., Ph.D. Recent evidence suggests that a number of neurologic syndromes characterized by paroxysms of motor (tics) or sensory (pain) activity may be caused by compression of the cranial nerves at the root entry or exit zone of the brain stem by blood vessels. This has lead to the dramatic demonstration that microsurgical microvascular decompression is a safe and effective treatment for these syndromes when they fail to respond to oral medications. While these syndromes are relatively rare outside of neurosurgical practice in specialized centers they can none-the-less be extremely disabling. Trigeminal neuralgia or tic doloureux is charterized by brief episodes of extremely intense facial pain often radiating down the jaw. These episodes can occur spontaneously or can be triggered by light touch, chewing, or changes in temperature (i.e. cold). The pain is so intense as to be completely disabling. In addition, weight loss is common because oral triggers prevent affected individuals from eating enough to maintain adequate nutrition. Trigeminal neuralgia is caused by irritation of the fifth cranial nerve (the
MUSC - Department Of Neurological Surgery
Movement Disorders. Neurosurgical Pain Management. Neurovascular compression syndromes.Peripheral nerve Surgery and Brachial Plexus Repair. Skull Base Surgery.
http://www.neurosurgerysc.com/clinics/neuro-vas1.htm

Extractions: Adult Epilepsy Program Pediatric Epilepsy Adult Neurooncology Pediatric Neurooncology ... Think First Overview Participants More on Hemifacial Spasm More on Trigeminal Neuralgia The Department of Neurological Surgery has a strong clinical expertise and research interest in Cranial Nerve Disorders such as Facial Pain (e.g. Trigeminal Neuralgia Hemifacial Spasm Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia Torticollis ... Vertigo and Tinnitus . The overall management of some of these syndromes involves the participation of several specialists: Neurosurgery Neurology Neuroradiology , Psychologists, Otology and Physical Therapy. Microvascular decompression of the involved cranial nerve is often offered to those in whom medical therapy has failed, and in whom vascular compression is thought to be the etiology of the specific syndrome. contact us
EMedicine - Nerve Entrapment Syndromes : Article Excerpt By: Dachling Pang, MD
Etiology nerve entrapment syndromes result from chronic injury to a nerve as ittravels through an osseoligamentous tunnel; the compression usually is between
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Extractions: (advertisement) Synonyms, Key Words, and Related Terms: nerve compression, chronic nerve injury This article covers some basic principles of entrapment neuropathies, and, within each section, the specifics of the most common entrapment syndromes are summarized. Together, this information should provide the reader with a solid basis for further investigation. History of the Procedure: The first operations for nerve entrapment were performed in the 1930s by Learmonth, but the disorders were described a century earlier by such greats as Paget (1850s) and Sir Astley Cooper (1820s). Problem: Entrapment neuropathies are a group of disorders of the peripheral nerves that are characterized by pain and/or loss of function of the nerves as a result of chronic compression. Frequency: In most neurosurgical practices, entrapment neuropathies account for 10-20% of cases. With the changing medical climate, other specialists now perform operations for nerve entrapment with increasing frequency. It is not unusual for orthopaedic and plastic surgeons to perform these types of surgery. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment neuropathy, followed by ulnar nerve compression at the elbow. Compression of the deep branch of the ulnar is an uncommon entrapment neuropathy. The suprascapular syndrome is another rare form of entrapment neuropathy, accounting for approximately 0.4% of upper girdle pain symptoms.
Ermelando Cosmi
16. Jannetta PJ Cranial nerve vascular compression syndromes (other than tic doloureuxand hemifacial spasm). Clinical neurosurgery, Chapt. 25, pp. 445456.
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Extractions: Angelo Gandolfi 1. Apfelbaum RI, Kirk M, Terra AM: Microvascular decompression of the trigeminal nerve for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. J Neurosurg 10:77-82,1978 2. Apfelbaum RI: Surgical management of disorders of the lower cranial nerves.In HH Schmidek and WH Sweet (Eds), Operative Neurosurgical techniques. Indications, methods and results, Volume 2, Grune and Stratton, Orlando, Florida, pp 1097-1109, 1988 3. Dandy WE: Concerning the cause of trigeminal neuralgia. Am J Surg 24:447-455,1934 4. Freckmann N, Hagenah R, Herrmann HD, Muller D: Treatment of neurogenic torticollis by microvascular lysis of accessory nerve roots. Indication, technique, and results. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 59:167-175, 1981 5. Gandolfi A, Zini C: La decompression neuro-vasculaire dans le conflicts vasculo-nerveux. Revue Laryngol, 107, 239, 1986 6. Gandolfi A et al: La terapia dello spasmo emifacciale oggi. LXXVII Congresso Nazionale Società Italiana di Otorinolaringoiatria e Chirurgia cervico Facciale, Abs, p. 569 7. Gandolfi A, Zini C: Fisiopatologia, clinica e terapia chirurgica dello spasmo emifacciale. Atti XXXI Congresso Nazionale della Società dei Neurologi, Neurochirurghi e Neuroradiologi Ospedalieri, Parma, 23-25 Maggio 1991, p. 63
Ulnar Nerve Entrapment Syndromes
Ulnar nerve Entrapment syndromes. By Donald Hess, MD. 3/31/00. Bradshaw DY, ShefnerJM. Anatomic variations of the HUA contribute to ulnar nerve compression.
http://www.shscares.org/services/lrc/cme/ulnar-nerve-entrapment-syndromes.asp

Extractions: By Donald Hess, M.D. Bradshaw DY, Shefner JM. Ulnar neuropathy at the elbow. Neurologic Clinics. 1999;17(3):447-461. "Ulnar neuropathy at the elbow (UN-E) is the second most frequent entrapment neuropathy occurring in adults." This is due to anatomic features of the path that the nerve takes around the elbow The cubital tunnel has been renamed the "humeroulnar aponeurotic arcade" (HUA). Two motor branches of the nerve are formed near the elbow: 1. Motor branch of flexor carpi ulnaris (flexes wrist in ulnar deviation) Motor branch to flexor digitorum profundus (flexes distal interphalangeal joint of digits 4 and 5). Clinical involvement of either muscles can help localize a problem to the elbow. The ulnar nerve needs to be redundant in length in order to avoid traction when the elbow is flexed. Anatomic variations of the HUA contribute to ulnar nerve compression. The most sensitive provocative maneuver is reproduction of symptoms while applying sustained pressure to the HUA while the elbow is flexed. There is also a motor Tinel's in which tapping proximal to the retroepicondylar groove elicits involuntary twitching of ulnar-innervated finger flexors and intrinsic hand muscles. Interpretation of nerve velocity conduction is complicated by an anatomic variant, the Martin-Gruber anastomosis, which occurs in about 30% of normal individuals. Fibers destined for the ulnar nerve travel with the median nerve until they cross over in the forearm.
NERVE ENTRAPMENT SYNDROMES
nerve entrapment syndromes are compression neuropathies at specific sites in thelimb. These sites are narrow anatomic passages where nerves are situated.
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Extractions: NERVE ENTRAPMENT SYNDROMES Dr WY Ip Associate Professor Nerve entrapment syndromes are compression neuropathies at specific sites in the limb. These sites are narrow anatomic passages where nerves are situated. The nerves are particularly prone to extrinic or intrinic pressure. Common entrapment neuropathies are shown in Table 1. Table 1 Median Nerve Pronator teres syndrome Anterior interosseous syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome nerve Ulnar Nerve Cubital tunnel syndrome Radial Nerve Axilla Spiral groove Radial tunnel syndrome Posterior interosseous nerve Sciatic Nerve Sciatic notch Hip Peroneal Nerve Fibular neck Anterior compartment Posterior Tibial Nerve Tarsal tunnel syndrome (at medial malleolus) The most common nerve entrapment syndrome in the body is carpal tunnel syndrome. The Carpal Tunnel The floor is formed by the carpal bones which are concave in its flexor surface. This bony gutter is converted into a tunnel by the flexor retinacular on the volar aspect. Fig 1 Fig 2 The Median Nerve Clinical features of carpal tunnel syndrome 1. Usually affects women, commonly bilaterally and the dominant hand is often affected first and more severely.
Upper Extremity Nerve Entrapment Syndromes
required. A common location of compression neuropathies occur as the nervebifurcates in the forearm. There are two major syndromes. The
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Extractions: Course posted November 30, 2002 Course expires November 30, 2004 Upon conclusion of this course, the learner will be able to: With warm weather finally arriving, you suspect that your Monday morning clinical sojourn in the community sports medicine clinic will be filled with weekend athletes and over-doers. Rodney is a physical therapy student with you that week shadowing you as you see patients. Your first patient, Rettie Akalum is a 24 year old female sent over by her family physician for evaluation of pain and numbness in her right (dominant) hand. She has a history of recent onset rheumatoid arthritis. Not surprisingly, you note a positive Phalens test and Tinels sign on exam. You tell her she probably has carpal tunnel syndrome. Her mother, who accompanied Rettie, asks you exactly what is this disorder?
What Are OOS Conditions?
tunnel syndrome Thoracic outlet syndrome Ulnar nerve compression Radial nerve compression,Chronic pain syndrome Myofascial syndromes Fibromyalgia Regional pain
http://www.acc.org.nz/injury-prevention/oos/1a-definition-of-oos/

Extractions: Complex regional pain syndrome (Reflex sympathetic dystrophy) Explanatory notes OOS conditions are a complex problem that has many causes. The number of possible contributing factors is large, with much potential for interaction. Work organisation factors (such as excessive workload), psycho-social factors (both in and outside of work) and individual characteristics are known to increase the risk of developing OOS conditions. These all have to be taken into account when managing OOS conditions.
Nerve Compression And R.S.I.s From Boxing
nerve compression and RSIs from boxing. Is it possible to suffer from RepetativeStrains and syndromes such as Carpal Tunnel, Guyons Canal, Thoracic outlet or
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Extractions: Follow Ups Post Followup AAPRP.ORG WWWBoard FAQ Posted by Catherine on April 26, 19102 at 06:48:10: Is it possible to suffer from Repetative Strains and syndromes such as Carpal Tunnel, Guyons Canal, Thoracic outlet or Cubital tunnel syndrome from repeated punching actions? Has anyone experienced symptoms of these complaints after training, such as hand pain, numbness, pins and needles and weakness, especially at night and early morning? I have been diagnosed as having one of these syndromes and am trying to pinpoint whether it is caused by boxing or somethng else. Obviously my doctor thinks the solution is to stop boxing immmediately but I can't find any proof that boxing even causes this and, whilst I don't want to permanently damage my hands, giving up boxing is not something I'm want to do on the advice of one doctor alone. Does anyone have any advice? : Is it possible to suffer from Repetative Strains and syndromes such as Carpal Tunnel, Guyons Canal, Thoracic outlet or Cubital tunnel syndrome from repeated punching actions? Has anyone experienced symptoms of these complaints after training, such as hand pain, numbness, pins and needles and weakness, especially at night and early morning? I have been diagnosed as having one of these syndromes and am trying to pinpoint whether it is caused by boxing or somethng else. Obviously my doctor thinks the solution is to stop boxing immmediately but I can't find any proof that boxing even causes this and, whilst I don't want to permanently damage my hands, giving up boxing is not something I'm want to do on the advice of one doctor alone. Does anyone have any advice?
THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 14, Ch. 183, Disorders Of The Peripheral Nervous System
Topics. General. Lower And Upper Motor Neuron Disorders. nerve Root Disorders.Plexus Disorders. Thoracic Outlet compression syndromes. Peripheral Neuropathy.
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Extractions: This Publication Is Searchable The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy Section 14. Neurologic Disorders Chapter 183. Disorders Of The Peripheral Nervous System Topics [General] Lower And Upper Motor Neuron Disorders Nerve Root Disorders Plexus Disorders ... Disorders Of Neuromuscular Transmission Thoracic Outlet Compression Syndromes A group of ill-defined syndromes characterized by symptoms of pain and paresthesias in the hand, neck, shoulder, or arms. Syndromes include the neurovascular compression syndromes of the shoulder girdle, scalenus anticus syndrome, and cervical rib syndrome. They are more common in women, usually between ages 35 and 55. Pathogenesis is unknown. Changes may be due to compression of the subclavian vessels and sometimes of the lower or medial trunks of the brachial plexus against a cervical rib, an abnormal 1st thoracic rib, or a putatively abnormal insertion or position of the scalene muscles. The distribution of symptoms suggests the syndrome. Symptoms of pain and paresthesias are most often distributed medially in the arms and sometimes extend into the adjacent anterior chest wall. Many patients have mild to moderate sensory impairment in the C-8 to T-1 distribution on the painful side, and a few have prominent vascular-autonomic changes in the hand, including cyanosis, swelling, and (rarely) Raynaud's phenomenon or distal gangrene. Diagnosis and Treatment Various maneuvers allege to demonstrate compression of vascular structures (eg, by extending the brachial plexus) but are of no proven value. Auscultating bruits at the clavicle or apex of the axilla or finding a cervical rib by x-ray helps. Kinking or partial obstruction of axillary arteries or veins may be seen with angiography, but neither is incontrovertible evidence of disease.
Hypertension Treatment At WPAHS
what is known about the relationship between nerve compression and essential balloondevice for simulation of neurovascular compression syndromes in animals
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Extractions: What is Hypertension Hypertension is high blood pressure. Blood pressure is generally considered to be "high" when it is measured above 140/90 millimeters of mercury. About one in five persons in the US has hypertension. The initial diagnosis is confirmed by repeated measurement and monitoring, using the familiar inflatable arm-cuff and squeeze pump that almost every medical patient sees when we go to a doctor's office. Additional testing may be required, to investigate possible causes of your high blood pressure. Hypertension may be caused by a large number of different factors. These include overweight, excess dietary sodium (salt), habitual and excessive use of alcohol, some medications, habitual severe anxiety, diseases of the blood vessels or heart, thrombosis, and embolism (among many others). How is Hypertension Treated? Treatment for hypertension due to known causes may involve changes in diet, weight loss, exercise to improve heart function, or a program of medication. Several medications have proven to be highly effective in many cases. In a high proportion of all cases of high blood pressure, no specific external cause of the condition can be positively identified. This category of high blood pressure is called "essential hypertension." Understandably, for such a common but essentially undefined disorder, there has long been a high level of interest among doctors, researchers, and patients concerning new treatments.
Thoracic Outlet Compression Syndrome
studies may be needed to exclude a distal nerve compression; Petrinec D. Surgicaltreatment of thoracic outlet compression syndromes diagnostic considerations
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Extractions: Up Fractures and joint injuries Hip fractures Paediatric fractures ... Nerve injuries [ Thoracic outlet compression syndrome ] Degenerative and rheumatoid arthritis Hip replacement surgery Acute osteomyelitis The hand ... Scoliosis Diagnosis depends mainly on the history Signs are few but diagnosis may be confirmed with the Roos test - Reproduction of symptoms with arms flexed and abducted Subclavian compression tests (e.g. Adson's manoeuvre)
Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia Surgery: Dr. Jho's Endoscopic Microvascular Decompres
neurosurgery career exploring various neurovascular compression syndromes. Microvasculardecompression is a surgical treatment for cranial nerve disorders such
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Extractions: Spine Diseases Cervical disc herniation Cervical stenosis Thoracic disc herniation Lumbar disc herniation Lumbar stenosis Spinal cord tumors Occipital neuralgia Spinal instability Chiari malformation Hyperhidrosis Brain Diseases Pituitary adenomas Cushing's Disease Acoustic neuromas Meningiomas Craniopharyngiomas Pineal tumors Skull base tumors Chordomas Arachnoid cysts Colloid cysts Hydrocephalus Trigeminal neuralgia Hemifacial spasm Vertigo and tinnitus Glossopharyngeal neuralgia Spasmodic torticollis Cerebral aneurysms
ACOFP - Member Publications
Discussion of diagnosis of four major syndromes, presented by the American College of Osteopathic Category Health Medicine Osteopathy Practices and Principles It is important to separate these two syndromes as the sites of cord neoplasms, Raynaudsdisease, cervical spondylitis, ulnar nerve compression at the elbow
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Extractions: A 28-year-old weight lifter presents to your office for assistance due to a complaint of progressive numbness in the lateral aspects of his forearms accompanied with a recent inability to bench press his usual weight routine. He increased his upper body workout (pectoralis and neck muscles) six weeks ago, but has no other life changes. He has a friend in a similar situation who received great relief after seeing her osteopathic physician and wants to know if you can help him. Where do you begin? There are few syndromes seen by the busy family practitioner that better demonstrate the osteopathic interrelationship of structure and function than does Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is actually a group of upper extremity impingement syndromes involving the neurovascular bundle of the arm that are logical in progression, easy to diagnose and easy to help. The thoracic outlet is the upper lid (operculum) of the chest cage, so named because it is the site from which the arterial flow of the thorax flows out. Actually, more things flow into the thorax at the operculum than out, including venous flow, ascending and descending terminal ducts of the lymphatic system, the vagus nerve, the phrenic nerve and parts of the brachial plexus, the esophagus and the trachea.
Est-ce Vraiment Un Syndrome Du Canal Carpien? Compression Proximale Du Nerf Méd
DC Purpose This study is aimed at reviewing the different clinical and theoreticaspects of syndromes involving compression of the median nerve in order to
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Understanding Reflex...
Reagan D. compression syndromes in RSD. The Journal of Hand Surgery June 1993;188(3).Monsivais J, Baker J. The association of peripheral nerve compression and
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Extractions: MassageToday.com Ted Priebe, LAc, OMD, QME Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Understanding Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) The first clinical description of reflex sympathetic dystrophy occurred in 1863, when Dr. S.W. Mitchell described a burning pain called causalgia in Gunshot Wounds and Other Injuries of Nerves Reflex sympathetic dystrophy is now known as a neurogenic disease with a multisymptom medical condition that affects one or more extremities. RSD was officially recognized and given an ICD-9 code (337.2) in 1993. It is described as an intense, severe burning pain, usually with swelling, color changes to the skin, and intense sensitivity to touch and temperature. Generally, it is caused by a slight injury; repetitive motion injury; surgery; venipuncture; laceration; burns; degenerative joint disease; compression due to casting; infection; and myocardial infarction. Many patients may have accompanying neuromas; peripheral neuropathies; temporal mandibular joint pain; nerve entrapments such as carpal tunnel or thoracic outlet syndrome; and peripheral nerve compression. RSD will affect up to five percent of these patients. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Stage one of RSD diagnosis usually consists of sympathetically maintained pain in one region, and includes sensory changes, allodynia, hyperpathia, edema, and sudomotor and vasomotor changes.
MUSC - Department Of Neurological Surgery
The program provides special expertise in the treatment of posttraumatic neuropathicpain syndromes following nerve injury including resection of painful
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Median Nerve
Axilla Crutch compression; Missle injury; Anterior shoulder dislocation. Upper armStab wounds Stab wound; Anomalies Muscle; Fibrous bands; Course of nerve deep to
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