Week 3 - Upper limb compressive neuropathies Flashcards

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Q

how does peripheral nerve compression differ to cervical nerve root compression?

A

peripheral nerve compression will cause symptoms and signs affecting peripheral nerve sensory and motor territories rather than dermatomal and myotomal distributions

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give an example of a peripheral nerve compression syndrome

A

carpal tunnel syndrome

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