What is Genitofemoral neuralgia? Genitofemoral neuralgia (nerve pain) is a compression neuropathy that involves both males and females. It induces pain in the lower abdomen, groin region, and inner thigh due to a compressed or pinched nerve. Genitofemoral neuralgia is one of the most familiar causes of lower abdominal and pelvic aches. Persons suffering from…
Introduction Causes of Lumbosacral plexopathy Lumbar Plexus: Epidemiology Pathophysiology The pathophysiology of LS plexopathy differs based on the etiology: History & Physical examination Imaging Evaluation Electrodiagnostic Studies Laboratory Investigations Other Investigations Treatment of Lumbosacral plexopathy Rehabilitation Program Differential Diagnosis Prognosis Complications Deterrence & Patient EducationThe patient should be educated about the nature of the disease…
What is a Cheiralgia Paresthetica? Cheiralgia Paresthetica is the entrapment of the superficial branch of the radial nerve with only sensory functions altered no other movements are restricted. In this condition, the patient has pain over the distal radial forearm and paresthesia present over the dorsal radial hand. Cheiralgia Paresthetica also called Warternberg syndrome is…
The peripheral nervous system is a network of 43 pairs of motor & sensory nerves that connect the brain & spinal cord (the central nervous system) to the entire human body. These nerves control the functions of sensation, motion, and motor coordination. They are more fragile and can be damaged easily. When one of these…
What is Klumpke’s Palsy? Klumpke’s palsy, named after Augusta Dejerine-Klumpke, is neuropathy that involves the lower part of the brachial plexus.Usually, the 8th cervical and 1st thoracic nerves are commonly injured either before or after they have joined to form the lower trunk. This injury leads to a stretching (neuropraxia,), tearing (called “avulsion” when the…
What is Pseudobulbar Palsy? Pseudobulbar palsy is a form of upper motor neuron disease in which bulbar innervated muscles are affected. This palsy is caused by bilateral supranuclear lesions involving the corticobulbar pathways. Most common types of bulbar palsy are progressive bulbar palsy (PBP) and pseudobulbar palsy. Most common symptoms are dysphagia, nasal regurgitation, choking,…
OVERVIEW : Ulnar tunnel syndrome is a condition that affects the wrist. It happens when the ulnar nerve is compressed going from the wrist into the hand through a space referred to as Guyon’s canal. You may have weakness, tingling, numbness, or pain because of the nerve compression. The ulnar nerve is a large nerve…
Definition/Description Cubital tunnel syndrome (CBTS) is a peripheral nerve compression syndrome. It is an irritation or injury of the ulnar nerve in the cubital tunnel at the elbow. This is also termed ulnar nerve entrapment and is the second most common compression neuropathy in the upper extremity after carpal tunnel syndrome. It represents a source…
INTRODUCTION: A brachial plexus injury (BPI), also known as brachial plexus lesion, is an injury to the brachial plexus, the network of nerves that conducts signals from the spinal cord to the shoulder, arm and hand. These nerves originate in the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth cervical (C5–C8), and first thoracic (T1) spinal nerves, and…
Introduction The accessory nerve is a cranial nerve that supplies the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles. It is considered the eleventh of twelve pairs of cranial nerves, or simply cranial nerve XI, as part of it was formerly believed to originate in the brain. The accessory nerve divides it into a spinal part and a cranial…
