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Multiple compression neuropathies and the double-crush syndrome

R L Simpson1, S A Fern

  • 1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Nassau County Medical Center, East Meadow, New York, USA.

The Orthopedic Clinics of North America
|April 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Multiple nerve compressions worsen nerve condition cumulatively. Identifying all compression sources, including workplace factors, is crucial for effective surgical decompression and improved patient recovery outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Orthopedics
  • Surgical Science

Background:

  • Nerve compromise from multiple compressions has cumulative effects.
  • A proximal, potentially subclinical, compression can increase nerve susceptibility.
  • Anatomic or metabolic factors can initiate primary nerve compression.