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  • Neurosurgery
  • Orthopedics

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  • Compressive neuropathies of the head/neck and extremities were traditionally viewed as distinct. Significant overlap in symptoms, treatment, and anatomy suggests a potential relationship.
  • This study investigates the connection between nerve compression headaches and upper extremity entrapment neuropathies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS), and cubital tunnel syndrome (CuTS) in patients with nerve compression headaches.
  • To compare the prevalence of these neuropathies to general population data.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of 137 patients who underwent surgical nerve deactivation for nerve compression headaches.
  • Recorded prevalence of CTS, TOS, and CuTS, including only confirmed diagnoses with surgical history or positive imaging.
  • Excluded patients with subjective reports only; compared prevalence to general population data.

Main Results:

  • A cumulative prevalence of 16.7% for upper extremity neuropathies was found in patients with nerve compression headaches.
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome prevalence was 10.2%, significantly higher (1.8-3.8 fold) than in the general population.
  • Thoracic outlet syndrome prevalence was 3.6%, with cubital tunnel syndrome prevalence comparable to general data.

Conclusions:

  • The substantial overlap between head/neck and upper extremity nerve compression syndromes warrants awareness among peripheral nerve surgeons.
  • Comprehensive screening of patients with nerve compression headaches for co-existing upper extremity neuropathies is recommended.
  • Given shared presentation, treatment, and anatomy, nerve surgeons are well-positioned to treat both conditions, integrating this into surgical training.