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Compression neuropathies of the upper extremity.

Corwin HM

Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Louisville Health Sciences Center, 3900 Kresge Way, Suite 56, Louisville, KY 40207, USA. halcorwin@pol.net

Nerve compression syndromes of the upper extremity occur at predicable locations. The diagnosis of nerve compression or nerve entrapment is based on the neurologic and electrodiagnostic examinations. The anatomy, neurophysiology, and electrodiagnosis of nerve compression are discussed. Common and uncommon compression and entrapment syndromes of the upper extremity are described. Errors in diagnosis occur when the neurologic or electrodiagnostic examinations are incomplete or inaccurate.

Published 1 May 2006 in Clin Occup Environ Med, 5(2): 333-52, viii.
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