Patient evaluation of nerve compression in the upper limb

2002 ◽  
pp. 47-60
Author(s):  
Christine Novak
Keyword(s):  
Upper Limb ◽  
Nerve Compression ◽  
Patient Evaluation

Pseudogout of the Wrist Presenting as Acute Median Nerve Compression

1985 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 261-262
Author(s):  
D. R. A. GOODWIN ◽  
R. ARBEL
Keyword(s):  
Median Nerve ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Calcium Pyrophosphate ◽  
Nerve Compression ◽  
Median Nerve Compression ◽  
Septic Condition

Two cases are reported of acute median nerve compression due to calcium pyrophosphate deposition in the wrist, masquerading as a septic condition. There have been recent reports in the literature of the effects of calcium pyrophosphate in joints of the upper limb (Resnick 1983 and Hensley, 1983) These conditions are uncommon and the presentation and initial symptomatology of our case led in the first patient to misdiagnosis and an unnecessary operation, which was avoided in the second case.

scholarly journals Nerve Compression in the Upper Limb

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 285-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ellen Y. Lee ◽  
Aymeric Y.T. Lim
Keyword(s):  
Upper Limb ◽  
Nerve Compression

Ulna Nerve Decompression at the Elbow in Patients with Normal Nerve Conduction Tests

Hand Surgery ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (02) ◽  
pp. 260-265 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gareth L Roberts ◽  
Angus D Maclean ◽  
Andrew J Logan
Keyword(s):  
Upper Limb ◽  
Nerve Conduction ◽  
Nerve Compression ◽  
Nerve Decompression ◽  
Post Surgery ◽  
Functional Scores ◽  
Surgical Release ◽  
Normal Nerve Conduction

Background: Ulna nerve compression at the elbow is the second most common neuropathy of the upper limb. It has been suggested that nerve conduction tests are required to correctly make the diagnosis. The aim of this study was to assess whether patients with normal nerve conduction testing benefitted from surgical release of the ulna nerve. Methods: 56 patients with symptoms of ulna nerve compression at the elbow were evaluated prospectively. All patients underwent electrophysiology testing followed by ulna nerve decompression irrespective of the results of the electrophysiology testing. Functional scores using the QuickDASH and PEM score were collected up to 12 months post-surgery. Results: No difference was found between the group with normal and the group with abnormal electrophysiology studies. Conclusions: We conclude that patients who clinically have ulna nerve compression still benefit from ulna nerve decompression despite normal nerve conduction tests.

Intraneural Mucoid Cysts of the Upper Limb

1997 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 805-809 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. GIELE ◽  
D. LE VIET
Keyword(s):  
Upper Limb ◽  
Preoperative Diagnosis ◽  
Nerve Compression ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Cyst Excision ◽  
Operative Microscope

Intraneural mucoid cysts are uncommon. They usually affect middle-aged men, presenting with pain and symptoms of nerve compression. We report on our series of six patients, three of whom had cysts involving the digital nerves. We compare our series with others and discuss controversies concerning the existence, aetiology, treatment and outcome of these cysts. We believe MR scans can aid in the preoperative diagnosis and follow-up of these patients and that, if possible, careful cyst excision using an operative microscope is the treatment of choice.

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