The more obvious points of peripheral nerve entrapment in the upper extremity are discussed. These are points at which an anatomic configuration, usually a fibrous band, can cause mechanical trauma.

Peripheral neuropathy is damage to the nerves in the feet or hands. Symptoms can include numbness, tingling (pins and needles), and pain.

Treatment The majority of peripheral nerve injuries are best treated by a thoughtful surgical reconstruction. However, nonoperative treatment is indicated in several circumstances. The first of ...

Peripheral neuropathy is a disorder that occurs when your peripheral nerves malfunction because they’re damaged.

Treatment of peripheral neuropathy relies heavily on the cause of the nerve damage. For example, peripheral neuropathy caused by a vitamin deficiency can be treated -- even reversed -- with ...

In a previous study the recognition and management of reflex sympathetic dystrophy in hemiplegie patients were described. 1 This report concerns the incidence of peripheral nerve lesions in the ...

Neuraptive Therapeutics Inc., a leading biopharmaceutical company focused on novel treatments for peripheral nerve injuries, today announced that inte ...

Unlike the brain and spinal cord, peripheral nerve cells, whose long extensions reach the skin and internal organs, are ...

Peripheral neuropathy is rarely fatal. However, it can cause serious complications if left untreated. These complications may affect a person’s life expectancy.

Comprised of all the nerves in the body outside of the brain and spinal cord, the peripheral nervous system has two vital functions: it feeds sensory information to the brain, and it carries ...

A basic understanding of peripheral nerve biology, particularly as it relates to the process of nerve degeneration and regeneration, is critical to patient care.