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  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Nerve entrapment syndromes are prevalent, affecting a significant portion of the general population.
  • Management involves diverse medical and surgical specialists, highlighting the complexity of these conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize recent advances in the basic and clinical science of peripheral nerve entrapment.
  • To provide a concise overview of pathophysiology, evaluation, and management of nerve compression neuropathies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on peripheral nerve entrapment.
  • Synthesis of information regarding pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and diagnostic workup.
  • Discussion of controversial aspects in the surgical management of nerve entrapment.

Main Results:

  • Nerve compression neuropathies require a solid grasp of underlying pathophysiology and effective clinical assessment.
  • Several areas in surgical management remain subjects of debate, including multiple compression sites and surgical techniques for carpal and cubital tunnel syndromes.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive understanding of nerve compression pathophysiology and appropriate clinical workup is crucial for effective management.
  • Controversies in surgical management persist, necessitating further research and consensus.
  • This review offers a concise summary of current knowledge and ongoing debates in peripheral nerve entrapment.