Nerve entrapments

Nerves are longitudinal structures with long excursion between the neck and hand. Any restriction of this amplitude by inflammation, adhesion, or compression can produce dysfunction.

Nerve entrapments

Nerves are longitudinal structures with long excursion between the neck and hand. Any restriction of this amplitude by inflammation, adhesion, or compression can produce dysfunction.

Nerve entrapments

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Nerve entrapments

Nerves are longitudinal structures with long excursion between the neck and hand. Any restriction of this amplitude by inflammation, adhesion, or compression can produce dysfunction.

Procedure

Surgical decompression is done at specific site of nerve entrapment.

Results

Results are slow and may take months until recovery.

Indications

Surgical decompression stops further nerve injury and allows recovery to start.

Complications

Specific nerve related.

Recovery

Nerves recover slowly and the outcome may take months to appear.

Anesthesia

Regional or general.


  • Will my recovery be complete?
Will my recovery be complete?

Although full recovery following decompression is expected, it cannot be guaranteed.

Category
Hand, Services
Body Part
Hand
Applicable for Men
Yes
Surgical
Yes