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Distal median neuropathies.

D C Preston1

  • 1Neuromuscular Service, EMG Laboratory, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio 44106-5098, USA. dcp002@aol.com

Neurologic Clinics
|July 7, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Distal median neuropathy, the most common upper extremity entrapment, is diagnosed using electrophysiologic testing. Early diagnosis and treatment of this condition improve outcomes before significant nerve damage occurs.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Clinical Electrophysiology

Background:

  • Distal median neuropathy is a prevalent entrapment neuropathy of the upper extremity.
  • While often idiopathic, it is associated with various medical conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the diagnostic role of electrophysiologic testing in distal median neuropathy.
  • To emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Electrophysiologic testing is crucial for diagnosis.
  • Testing helps localize the neuropathy, assess its severity, and differentiate it from proximal nerve disorders.

Main Results:

  • Electrophysiologic testing accurately diagnoses distal median neuropathy.
  • It aids in distinguishing symptoms from other nerve issues in the arm.

Conclusions:

  • Electrophysiologic testing is essential for diagnosing distal median neuropathy.
  • Timely intervention before axonal loss leads to successful treatment outcomes.

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