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Evaluation of lateral epicondylopathy, posterior interosseous nerve compression, and plica syndrome as co-existing causes of chronic tennis elbow
PurposeA great number of patients that suffer from lateral epicondylitis, commonly called tennis elbow (TE), are not successfully treated, meaning,...
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Double entrapment neuropathy of the ulnar nerve at the elbow and the wrist : double crush syndrome?
BackgroundDouble crush syndrome refers to a nerve in the proximal region being compressed, affecting its proximal segment. Instances of this syndrome...
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Radial nerve compression: anatomical perspective and clinical consequences
The radial nerve is the biggest branch of the posterior cord of the brachial plexus and one of its five terminal branches. Entrapment of the radial...
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Diagnosis of thoracic outlet syndrome with the lower trunk compression of brachial plexus by high-frequency ultrasonography
BackgroundThoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) with the lower trunk compression of brachial plexus (BP) is difficult to diagnosis. This study aimed to...
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A novel case of ulnar nerve compression neuropathy with co-existing accessory flexor carpi ulnaris and accessory abductor digiti minimi
There are numerous cases reported of the accessory muscles of the hand and wrist in surgical, cadaveric, and imaging-based studies. Anatomical muscle...
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Cubital tunnel syndrome of the ulnar nerve caused by an epineural ganglion cyst: a case report and review of the literature
BackgroundThe ulnar nerve has a long and complex anatomical course, originating from the brachial neural plexus in the neck with nerve trunk...
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Pronator syndrome and anterior interosseous nerve palsy due to neurolymphomatosis: a case report
Pronator syndrome is a median nerve entrapment neuropathy that can be difficult to diagnose due to its variable presentation and objective findings....
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Intraoperative immediate strength recovery following lacertus fibrosus release in patients with proximal median nerve compression at the elbow
PurposeIn the literature, we find that patients with lacertus syndrome (LS), proximal median nerve compression at the elbow, present subjective...
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A controlled clinical trial investigating the effects of stretching and compression exercises on electromyography of calf muscles in chronic LBP patients with a deep gluteal syndrome
BackgroundIn deep gluteal syndrome (DGS), the piriformis muscle could im**e the sciatic nerve. The FAIR (flexion adduction internal rotation) test...
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Peripheral neuropathy in patients with gout, beyond focal nerve compression: a cross-sectional study
AbstractNeuropathies secondary to tophus compression in gout patients are well known; however, limited data exist on other types of peripheral...
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Electrophysiological studies versus high-resolution nerve ultrasound in diagnosis of Guillain–Barré syndrome
BackgroundGuillain–Barré syndrome (GBS) is polyneuropathy characterized by inflammation and immune-mediated processes that is classified into many...
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Ulnar nerve involvement at the wrist in idiopathic mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome: electrophysiological and ultrasonographic study
BackgroundCarpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common entrapment neuropathy. It is clinically presented by nocturnal pain, paresthesia, and weakness in...
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Spectrum of abdominal anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome (ACNES) with successful management: a case report
Abdominal pain is a common symptom with a spectrum of causes. Anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome (ACNES) is a commonly overlooked and...
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Lacertus syndrome: a ten year analysis of two hundred and seventy five minimally invasive surgical decompressions of median nerve entrapment at the elbow
PurposeThis study aims to assess the clinical presentation and surgical outcomes of lacertus syndrome (LS) and concomitant median nerve entrapments.
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Ulnar nerve anteposition with adipofascial flap, an alternative treatment for severe cubital syndrome
BackgroundUlnar nerve entrapment at the elbow is the second most common cause of nerve entrapment in the upper limb. Surgical techniques mainly...
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A preliminary study of radioulnar wrist compression in improving patient-reported outcomes of carpal tunnel syndrome
Previous studies have shown radioulnar wrist compression augments carpal arch space. This study investigated the effects of radioulnar wrist...
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Extreme lateral infracondylar approach for internal jugular vein compression syndrome: A case series with preliminary clinical outcomes
Background and objectivesInternal jugular vein (IJV) stenosis is associated with several neurological disorders including idiopathic intracranial...
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Vestibular paroxysmia entails vestibular nerve function, microstructure and endolymphatic space changes linked to root-entry zone neurovascular compression
Combining magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sequences that permit the determination of vestibular nerve angulation (NA = change of nerve caliber or...
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Diagnostic value of diffusion-weighted MRI using apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) in evaluation of median nerve in carpal tunnel syndrome
BackgroundThe diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome is based on a combination of clinical history, clinical examination and frequent use of...
