Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Other Entrapment Neuropathies
Journal Title: Oman Medical Journal - Year 2017, Vol 32, Issue 6
Abstract
Entrapment neuropathy is the result of pressure on a peripheral nerve as it passes through a narrow canal that is bounded by stiff tissues. In spite of their ubiquitous nature, they are underdiagnosed, underreported, and sometimes not properly managed, especially in developing countries. Entrapment neuropathies are of various types, but the most common type is carpal tunnel syndrome. Mechanisms involved in the pathophysiology of entrapment neuropathies include mechanical compression and nerve ischemia. A clear understanding of the various types and the underlying mechanisms of entrapment neuropathies are invaluable in the decision-making process involved in the management of every patient with the condition.
Authors and Affiliations
Kolawole Wasiu Wahab, Emmanuel O. Sanya, Philip B. Adebayo, Musbaudeen O. Babalola, Hakeem G. Ibraheem
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- DOI 10.5001/omj.2017.87
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