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Distal15
  • A cadaveric study showed that the exit point of the musculocutaneous nerve is typically distal to the coracoid process. (asra.com)
  • were implanted in nerves just distal to the brachial plexus (Fig. 1A) and near the elbow (Fig. 1B) by means of a high-speed insertion system (Rousche and Normann 1992). (researchgate.net)
  • Fredrickson MJ, Ting FS, Chinchanwala S, Boland MR. Concomitant infraclavicular plus distal median, radial, and ulnar nerve blockade accelerates upper extremity anaesthesia and improves block consistency compared with infraclavicular block alone. (medscape.com)
  • Results: Median nerve distal latencies showed greater correlation between methods than ulnar, while correlations between methods for amplitudes were similar for both nerves. (cdc.gov)
  • Areas under the ROC curves for median nerve distal motor (DML) and sensory (DSL) latencies, sensory nerve action potential (SNAP) amplitude and median-ulnar latency differences (MUD) were above 0.9. (cdc.gov)
  • Need to differentiate from more proximal and distal ulnar nerve compression, thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS), ulnar tunnel, and cervical radiculopathy . (mhmedical.com)
  • The ulnar nerve at the distal part of tunnel was markedly compressed. (traumamon.com)
  • The purpose of the present study was to comprehensively assess blood flow changes in the distal radial artery (RA) and ulnar artery (UA) after BPB performed via a new costoclavicular space (CCS) approach using colour Doppler ultrasound. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The current prospective study aimed to comprehensively determine the blood flow parameters of the distal radial artery (RA) and the ulnar artery (UA) after costoclavicular BPB using colour Doppler sonography. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The palmar cutaneous branch of the median nerve arises approximately five cm proximal to the distal wrist crease and passes outside of the carpal tunnel. (musculoskeletalkey.com)
  • The hook of the hamate, pisiform, and triquetrum form the ulnar wall, and the distal pole of the scaphoid and tubercle of the trapezium form the radial wall of the carpal tunnel. (musculoskeletalkey.com)
  • The ulnar aspect of the radius has a concavity: the sigmoid notch, which articulates with the convex semicircular head of the distal ulna. (medscape.com)
  • The distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) is the articulation of the distal radius and ulnar head. (medscape.com)
  • The triangular fibrocartilage complex ( TFCC ) serves as a cushion between the ulnar head and the ulnar carpal bones and also as a major stabilizer of the DRUJ and distal ulna. (medscape.com)
  • [ 4 , 5 , 6 ] Palmer and Werner coined the term TFCC to describe the ligamentous and cartilaginous structure that suspends the distal radius and ulnar carpus from the distal ulna. (medscape.com)
Pressure on the ulnar nerve6
Artery6
  • The nerve runs distally through the axilla between the axillary artery and vein. (medscape.com)
  • In the forearm, the nerve runs medial to the ulnar artery. (medscape.com)
  • Specific tests such as doppler ultrasound may be ordered to evaluate blood flow in the ulnar artery. (omarhandmd.com)
  • Each ventral branch gives off a lateral offset which is distributed like the lateral cutaneous branch of a spinal nerve, and the ventral branch together with the stem of the intersegmental artery forms the trunk of an intercostal or lumbar artery in the adult. (co.ma)
  • In the upper arm, the course of the median nerve is in close proximity to the brachial artery, both of which pass along the anterior aspect of the intermuscular septum on the medial side of the arm. (musculoskeletalkey.com)
  • The median nerve and brachial artery enter the antecubital fossa medial to the biceps brachii and superficial to the brachialis muscle, then course through three successive arches as they enter the forearm. (musculoskeletalkey.com)
Compression28
  • Acute compression of the radial nerve commonly occurs at the spiral groove. (medscape.com)
  • Results from fracture of the humerus that leads to compression or secondary laceration of the nerve as it wraps around the humerus near the spiral groove. (medscape.com)
  • The posterior interosseous syndrome typically occurs from compression of this division of the radial nerve as it penetrates the supinator muscle within the proximal forearm. (medscape.com)
  • Bicycle-related upper extremity palsy is a handlebar contact point injury involving compression of the ulnar or median nerve at the wrist. (cleveland.edu)
  • This study is evaluating a new therapeutic use of electrical stimulation to promote nerve healing and improve functional recovery following surgical intervention for nerve compression. (clinicaltrials.gov)
  • A single dose of the therapeutic stimulation is delivered as part of the surgical intervention to address compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow. (clinicaltrials.gov)
  • The therapy is delivered as part of the surgical intervention to address compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow, commonly referred to as Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. (clinicaltrials.gov)
  • Guyon's canal syndrome refers to compression of the ulnar nerve while it passes from the wrist into the hand through a space called the ulnar tunnel or Guyon's canal. (omarhandmd.com)
  • Ulnar nerve entrapment is a condition characterized by compression of the ulnar nerve by adjoining tissues most often at or near the elbow, specifically on the inner side of the elbow. (davidrmillermd.com)
  • This irritation or compression is known as ulnar nerve entrapment. (davidrmillermd.com)
  • Entrapment neuropathies are a group of disorders caused by compression or irritation of the peripheral nerve as it passes through a narrow anatomical passageway. (mims-cpd.com.my)
  • Repetitive or prolonged wrist flexion or extension in carpal tunnel syndrome and elbow flexion in cubital tunnel syndrome produces increased pressures in these anatomical tunnels thereby causing compression of the nerves. (mims-cpd.com.my)
  • The ulnar nerve is at risk for compression at this site - within the cubital tunnel - as it turns the corner around the back of the medial epicondyle. (raleighhand.com)
  • A nerve conduction study (NCS) and electromyogram test (EMG) can confirm the diagnosis and assess the severity of the nerve compression. (raleighhand.com)
  • Therefore it is important to identify the location of the nerve compression. (raleighhand.com)
  • If these measures fail to improve the condition, or if the nerve compression is severe, surgery may be recommended. (raleighhand.com)
  • Thoracic outlet syndrome is caused by compression or irritation of the nerves as they exit the neck toward the upper extremity. (worldchiropractictoday.com)
  • Trauma and compression along the course of the median, ulnar or radial nerve from the brachial plexus to the fingers may cause pain, weakness, numbness or tingling in the upper extremity. (worldchiropractictoday.com)
  • Two common nerve compression conditions include carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome. (mclaren.org)
  • Patients who undergo surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome and other upper extremity nerve compression syndromes are more likely to have a diagnosis of migraine headaches, reports a study in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery , the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). (plasticsurgerypractice.com)
  • The findings add to previous evidence of a possible "shared predisposition" between migraine and upper extremity nerve compression syndromes, according to the report by ASPS Member Surgeon Kyle R. Eberlin, MD, Lisa Gfrerer, MD, PhD, and colleagues at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, in Boston. (plasticsurgerypractice.com)
  • That's important, because in recent years, plastic surgeons have developed migraine surgery techniques to relieve nerve compression sites or "trigger points" associated with migraine attacks. (plasticsurgerypractice.com)
  • Patients who are suffering from extremity nerve compression such as carpal tunnel syndrome and have a diagnosis of migraine should therefore consider nerve compression as a potential treatment option, the researchers believe. (plasticsurgerypractice.com)
  • Adding to previous studies, the report "provides further evidence of a connection between upper extremity nerve compression and migraine," Eberlin and colleagues write. (plasticsurgerypractice.com)
  • The reported associations suggest that patients who develop symptoms related to nerve compression in the arm and hand might also be predisposed to nerve compression at migraine-related trigger points. (plasticsurgerypractice.com)
  • Although it's unclear how many patients diagnosed with migraine also have nerve compression syndromes, "a biologic and genetic overlap between CTS and migraines is probable," Eberlin and coauthors conclude. (plasticsurgerypractice.com)
  • Electrodiagnostic studies represent the best source of objective data for the diagnosis of chronic nerve compression. (musculoskeletalkey.com)
  • Each of these arches represents a potential site of nerve compression. (musculoskeletalkey.com)
Neuropathies2
  • Both ulnar and median neuropathies are common among cyclists, with ulnar neuropathy (cyclist's palsy) present in 19% to 35% of cyclists. (cleveland.edu)
  • National Institute of Health Stroke scale was used for the evaluation of neurological deficient, while nerve conduction studies were performed for the diagnosis of entrapment neuropathies (EN). (org.pk)
Injury12
  • Penetrating trauma can cause injury anywhere along the nerve. (medscape.com)
  • Subluxation of the radius can produce radial nerve injury in the proximal forearm. (medscape.com)
  • These injuries are termed a neuropraxia, a peripheral nerve injury associated with temporary loss of motor and sensory function due to decrease in nerve conduction. (cleveland.edu)
  • Someone can be born with claw hand (congenital), or they can develop it because of certain disorders, such as a nerve injury. (medlineplus.gov)
  • High-count microelectrode arrays implanted in peripheral nerves could restore motor function after spinal cord injury or sensory function after limb loss. (researchgate.net)
  • Dysfunction of one or more cranial nerves causally related to a traumatic injury. (lookformedical.com)
  • Ulnar nerve injury after radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy identified with high-resolution ultrasonography: Case Report. (edu.pe)
  • High-resolution ultrasonography demonstrated findings of nerve injury, such as hypoechogenicity and increased diameter of both ulnar nerves. (edu.pe)
  • After conservative treatment, the patient improved her condition demonstrating an apparently acute compressive nerve injury as a result of the therapy. (edu.pe)
  • Peripheral nerve trauma: mechanisms of injury and recovery. (edu.pe)
  • Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. (healthline.com)
  • Upper extremity paralysis occurs when nerves are affected by illness or injury. (advancedreconstruction.com)
Radial nerves5
  • In the upper extremity, the digital nerves arise from the median, ulnar, and radial nerves. (medscape.com)
  • The muscles in your hands and arms are controlled by the median, ulnar, and radial nerves, plus the brachial plexus nerve network. (advancedreconstruction.com)
  • The study comprising 40 patients from January 2008 to June 2009 in the Stroke Unit of the Department of Neurology, Yuzuncu Yil University in Van, Turkey, entailed electrophysiological analysis of median, ulnar, radial nerves, peroneal, tibial and sural nerves in paretic and nonparetic upper and lower extremities. (org.pk)
  • A thorough understanding of the anatomic course of the median, ulnar, and radial nerves are required to effectively perform a physical examination. (musculoskeletalkey.com)
  • It is very important to know this when trying to figure out which nerves may be affected, because the Ulnar and Radial Nerves will affect OTHER portions of your hand (to be discussed at a later date). (musicianshealthcorner.com)
Decompression8
Cubital tunnel7
  • Cubital tunnel syndrome is a common type of nerve disorder in the upper extremity. (raleighhand.com)
  • Basically, cubital tunnel syndrome is a "pinched nerve" at the elbow. (raleighhand.com)
  • The nerve is allowed to remain in its natural groove within the cubital tunnel. (raleighhand.com)
  • Cubital tunnel syndrome (CuTS), the most common entrapment neuropathy of the ulnar nerve at elbow level, is also the second most common entrapment neuropathy in the upper extremity, regardless of carpal tunnel syndrome. (traumamon.com)
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) at wrist was found in 7 (35%) patients, cubital tunnel syndrome at elbow in 3 (15%) patients, and evident reduction in motor action potential values of peroneal, median and ulnar nerve in 10 (50%) patients in the control studies for conduction on our patients with Medical Research Council (MRC) score of (org.pk)
  • Cubital tunnel syndrome occurs when the ulnar nerve, which passes through the cubital tunnel on the inside of the elbow, becomes inflamed, swollen, and irritated. (mclaren.org)
  • Both carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel syndrome are commonly diagnosed through physical exam, x-ray and nerve conduction studies. (mclaren.org)
Wrist17
  • It can be a result of excessive vibration from the road and may be exacerbated by prolonged, excessive hyper-extension of the wrist which increases traction (stretching) on nerves in the region. (cleveland.edu)
  • Other MSDs discussed include epcondylalgia (epicondylosis), ligament sprains, tenosynovitis/tendinosis (including 0de Quervain's), trigger digit, hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS), ulnar and radial nerve entrapment, ganglion cyst and non-specific hand/wrist/forearm pain. (bmj.com)
  • Median and ulnar nerve conduction studies at the wrist: comparison of automated and traditional methods. (cdc.gov)
  • Conclusions: The NC-stat has good criterion validity for testing the median nerve at the wrist. (cdc.gov)
  • A compressed ulnar nerve affects your hand, wrist and little finger. (omarhandmd.com)
  • Ulnar nerve entrapment can also occur less commonly near or at the wrist. (davidrmillermd.com)
  • The radial nerve is in charge of your ability to extend your wrist and move the position of your hand. (advancedreconstruction.com)
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the palm of the hand, becomes pinched or compressed at the wrist. (mclaren.org)
  • At approximately five cm proximal to the wrist crease, the median nerve emerges superficially between the flexor carpi radialis (FCR) tendon radially and the palmaris longus (PL) tendon ulnarly. (musculoskeletalkey.com)
  • The median nerve then crosses the wrist as the most superficial of the 10 structures traversing the carpal tunnel. (musculoskeletalkey.com)
  • The median nerve innervates muscles involved in forearm pronation, wrist flexion, flexion of the digits, and thumb opposition and abduction ( Table 1 ). (musculoskeletalkey.com)
  • CTS specifically describes the impingement of the Median Nerve at the level of the wrist. (musicianshealthcorner.com)
  • Ulnar-sided wrist pain often proves to be a challenging presenting complaint. (medscape.com)
  • Determining the cause of such pain is difficult, largely because of the complexity of the anatomic and biomechanical properties of the ulnar wrist. (medscape.com)
  • The objectives of this article are to provide an overview of the most common problems that are encountered in the diagnosis of ulnar-sided wrist pain and to review the anatomy, diagnostic modalities, clinical presentation, and various treatments available. (medscape.com)
  • however, these imaging techniques, though often invaluable, can be expensive and may prove unnecessary with a thorough physical examination and a solid understanding of the many pathologies that may lead to pain on the ulnar side of the wrist. (medscape.com)
  • The majority of the diagnoses involving ulnar wrist pain may be established with a detailed history, thorough physical examination, and standard radiography. (medscape.com)
Conduction studies1
  • Aims: To quantify the criterion validity of nerve conduction studies (NCS) performed by the NC-stat - an automated nerve testing device - using the results of NCS obtained by traditional methods as a reference standard. (cdc.gov)
Major nerves4
Indications1
  • Ulnar nerve blocks have various clinical indications. (medscape.com)
Proximal4
Lesion1
Anatomy1
  • Cross-section anatomy for interscalene brachial nerve block and transducer position to obtain the desired views. (nysora.com)
Surgical7
  • BACKGROUND: It remains a surgical challenge to treat high-grade nerve injuries of the upper extremity. (uzh.ch)
  • Surgical access to all 3 target nerves was achieved through a single surgical site at either the elbow or the shoulder. (researchgate.net)
  • When the surgical procedure also includes the ring or the middle finger, median nerve block should be performed because it supplies the lateral half of the ring finger as well as the dorsum of the last 2 phalanges of the ring and middle finger. (medscape.com)
  • Surgical block for creation of arteriovenous fistula can be achieved when ulnar nerve block is combined with median nerve block . (medscape.com)
  • [ 5 ] Recently, Stone et al described draining a fifth-finger abscess and palmar cellulitis under ultrasound-guided surgical ulnar nerve block. (medscape.com)
  • Proper hand and elbow positioning is important in the prevention of nerve damage which may need surgical management if left unchecked. (mims-cpd.com.my)
  • Nerve transplantation surgery is a surgical treatment option for arm and hand paralysis. (advancedreconstruction.com)
Palmar digital nerves2
  • The 2 palmar digital nerves innervate the palmar aspect of the digit and the nail bed, whereas the dorsal nerves innervate the dorsum of the digit (see images below). (medscape.com)
  • Palmar digital nerves. (medscape.com)
Diagnosis3
  • For example, the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) should consider the presence of numbness/tingling in the median nerve distribution, electrodiagnostic studies (EDS), if available, and non-work factors such as age and BMI. (bmj.com)
  • Diagnosis is confirmed through evidence of a nerve conduction velocity test, a specialized test that checks how quickly electrical signals move through a nerve. (omarhandmd.com)
  • Peripheral Nerve Entrapments: Clinical Diagnosis and Management is a long-needed resource for pain physicians, emergency room physicians, and neurologists. (schweitzer-online.de)
Neuropathy4
  • In chronic pain, ulnar nerve neuropathy and failed ulnar nerve transposition can be managed by insertion of a peripheral stimulator. (medscape.com)
  • Unless done for diagnostic purposes, blocking the nerve in patients with ulnar nerve neuropathy is not advocated. (medscape.com)
  • 3. Shim JS, Chung SG, Bang H, Lee HJ, Kim K. Ulnar neuropathy after extracorporeal shockwave therapy: a case report. (edu.pe)
  • Entrapment neuropathy (EN) develops as a complication in patients with stroke, especially in those who are treated in rehabilitation units, and there is not enough data available regarding the specific period when this complication begins. (org.pk)
Cervical4
  • The brachial plexus starts as the union of the ventral primary rami of cervical nerves 5 through 8 (C5-C8) and the thoracic nerve T1 (Figure 1). (asra.com)
  • Nerves in the upper extremity can be compressed or "pinched" anywhere along their pathway from the cervical spine (neck) to the fingers. (raleighhand.com)
  • The medial and lateral cords of the brachial plexus, which have contributions from the sixth, seventh, and eighth cervical and the first thoracic nerve roots form the median nerve. (musculoskeletalkey.com)
  • What is important to note, is that these nerves originate from the brain and are comprised of several cervical nerve roots in the neck before joining together to form the awesome super-highway nerves listed above. (musicianshealthcorner.com)
Branches7
  • The nerve branches off the superficial branch of the ulnar nerve and runs toward the cleft between the ring and little fingers. (wikipedia.org)
  • The branches from the cords go to form the terminal nerves of the upper extremity, namely the musculocutaneous, axillary, median,radial, and ulnar nerves. (asra.com)
  • The ulnar nerve sends articular branches to the elbow joint and muscular branches to the flexor carpi ulnaris and flexor digitorum profundus. (medscape.com)
  • [ 7 ] The ulnar nerve and its branches provide innervation to the medial half of the dorsum of the hand, little, ring, and middle finger, except for the terminal 2 phalanges of the middle and ring fingers. (medscape.com)
  • It has two major branches, the TIBIAL NERVE and the PERONEAL NERVE. (lookformedical.com)
  • The paired vessels pass dorsally, by the sides of the vertebræ, and divide into dorsal and ventral branches which accompany the corresponding anterior and posterior divisions of the spinal nerves. (co.ma)
  • The cords then pass into the axilla and divide into nerve branches: the musculocutaneous, axillary, radial, median, and ulnar (see the image below). (medscape.com)
Carpal tunnel s1
Transposition1
Brachial plexus nerve2
Palsy2
Spinal4
Peroneal2
  • Results Pigs received intramuscular dexmedetomidine, midazolam, and butorphanol for SEP assessment with peroneal nerve stimulation. (researchgate.net)
  • The tibial and peroneal nerves branch off into the digital nerves of the lower extremities, which follow a pattern of distribution analogous to those of the upper extremity. (medscape.com)
Peripheral nerve3
  • An alternative way to utilize muscles as biological amplifiers of neural signals is to dissect the severed nerve into its constituent fascicles and then use a free muscle graft to provide a innervation target, also known as Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interfaces (RPNIs) 10 . (researchsquare.com)
  • To test or not to test in peripheral nerve stimulation? (teogoroszeniuk.com)
  • Meanwhile, the researchers write, "It is important for hand and peripheral nerve surgeons to recognize migraine as a comorbidity in patients with nerve impingement syndromes and provide comprehensive screening for both disorders. (plasticsurgerypractice.com)
Muscles7
  • TMR consists of transferring nerves severed by the amputation to remnant muscles that no longer actuate the missing joint, and thus can be surgically denervated to then host the transferred nerve. (researchsquare.com)
  • The nerve then travels down the forearm and innervates muscles in the forearm and hand and provides sensation to the small finger and a portion of the ring finger. (raleighhand.com)
  • At the conclusion of the procedure, the nerve is positioned in a bed of tissue either under the skin, within muscles, or beneath muscles of the forearm. (raleighhand.com)
  • evaluates the electrical activity of nerves and muscles. (advancedreconstruction.com)
  • Without functioning nerves, muscles can atrophy and degrade quickly. (advancedreconstruction.com)
  • By transplanting healthy nerves close to the paralyzed muscles, the healthy nerves can connect to the muscles and restore functionality. (advancedreconstruction.com)
  • Ultrasound orientation of the muscles, arteries, and nerves in a transverse view. (medscape.com)
Syndromes3
  • Discussion and Treatment: Elbow Nerve Entrapment Syndromes of the Ulnar and Nerve Entrapment Syndromes of the Median Nerve. (chiropractic-ecu.org)
  • Featured as a single volume, this is a comprehensive guide to possible nerve entrapment syndromes and their management. (schweitzer-online.de)
  • They call for further studies of shared mechanisms that might explain the link between the two different types of nerve impingement syndromes. (plasticsurgerypractice.com)
Numbness2
  • This 62-year-old male experienced a new episode of severe, bilateral hand pain and numbness in the median nerve distribution (digits 1, 2, and 3) following a significant increase in bicycle session times while riding a newly acquired bicycle. (cleveland.edu)
  • Resolution of symptoms including pain, numbness, and tingling outside of the median nerve distribution has been shown to occur following carpal tunnel release. (openorthopaedicsjournal.com)
Forearm2
Bony1
Blockade3
  • Blockade of the ulnar nerve is not limited to providing anesthesia and analgesia in the acute pain setting, but it also extends to the field of chronic pain. (medscape.com)
  • JDS developed nerve blockade technique, obtained ultrasound images, devised and edited manuscript. (bmj.com)
  • Hence, a single injection with a smaller volume of local anaesthetic (20-25 mL) at the centre of the nerve cluster produces a blockade of the terminal nerves of the brachial plexus. (biomedcentral.com)
Ultrasound-guided2
  • Liebmann et al described the feasibility of ultrasound-guided radial, median, and ulnar nerve blocks in the emergency department. (medscape.com)
  • Reliable techniques for selective nerve blocks of the upper extremity can expand the capabilities for ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia. (bmj.com)
Superficial3
Stimulation4
  • Surface electrodes were used for antidromic stimulation of the median and ulnar nerves and for recording of the evoked responses. (cdc.gov)
  • Preliminary research has shown that delivering a brief period of electrical stimulation following nerve repair promotes nerve healing and functional recovery. (clinicaltrials.gov)
  • This study is investigating the use of a single dose of therapeutic electrical stimulation to promote nerve healing. (clinicaltrials.gov)
  • This technique was most commonly used with nerve stimulation. (medscape.com)
Tendon1
  • removes a muscle or tendon from another area of the body and transfers it to the arm, and then connects nerve and blood vessels to supply the muscle. (advancedreconstruction.com)
Upper4
  • Cutaneous nerves of right upper extremity. (wikipedia.org)
  • High-resolution ultrasound facilitates selective nerve blocks at nearly every level of the upper extremity. (bmj.com)
  • Nerves in the upper extremity carry important information about sensations that you can feel, and movements that your brain wants your body to make. (scottgrahammd.com)
  • Nerve entrapments can occur throughout the body and cause headaches, chest pain, abdominal pain, pelvic pain, low back pain, and upper and lower extremity pain. (schweitzer-online.de)
Ligament2
  • From the ulnar styloid, the triangular fibrocartilage extends distally, receiving contributions from the ulnar collateral ligament, which thickens as the meniscus homologue, inserting onto the lunate, the triquetrum, and the fifth metacarpal. (medscape.com)
  • The ulnar collateral ligament is a poorly developed thickening of the joint capsule that arises from the base of the ulnar styloid. (medscape.com)
Axillary1
  • [1] The aim of his approach was to avoid the positioning limitations and sparing of the musculocutaneous nerve associated with the axillary block, while decreasing the chance of pneumothorax inherent with the Labat approach, by aiming the needle laterally. (asra.com)
Dorsal2
  • Dorsal digital nerves. (medscape.com)
  • The triangular fibrocartilage and the dorsal and volar ligaments arise from the ulnar aspect of the lunate facet of the radius. (medscape.com)
Structures3
  • They are performed using low anesthetic volumes and without proximity to nerves or vascular structures. (bmj.com)
  • X-ray, CT scan, or MRI scan are ordered to assess surrounding structures and condition of the ulnar nerve. (davidrmillermd.com)
  • Nerves are structures that allow information to travel from the brain to the periphery of your body, and nerves can also send messages back to the brain. (scottgrahammd.com)
Sensory nerve2
  • The measurements show feasibility of this procedure and shall help in planning this sensory nerve transfer. (uzh.ch)
  • That portion of the nasal mucosa containing the sensory nerve endings for SMELL, located at the dome of each NASAL CAVITY. (lookformedical.com)
Paresthesia2
  • Acute or chronic paresthesia in ulnar nerve distribution (digits IV ulnar half and V) dorsally and volarly. (mhmedical.com)
  • Neurologic examination revealed the presence of Tinel's sign, paresthesia and impaired two-point discrimination testing over the ulnar side of the fourth and fifth fingers bilaterally. (edu.pe)
Injuries2
Flexor3
  • The nerve then runs anterior to the flexor digitorum profundus. (medscape.com)
  • Finally, the median nerve travels between the humeroulnar and radial heads of the flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) muscle, under the thick fibrous structure between them, known as the sublimis ridge. (musculoskeletalkey.com)
  • The median nerve goes on to divide into radial and ulnar divisions in the plane between the flexor tendons (deep), and the palmar arch (superficially). (musculoskeletalkey.com)
Volar1
  • True to its name, the anterior interosseus nerve runs along the anterior, or volar, aspect of the interosseous membrane before terminating deep to the pronator quadratus (PQ) muscle. (musculoskeletalkey.com)
Cutaneous1
  • The medial brachial cutaneous and medial antebrachial cutaneous nerves come off the medial cord. (medscape.com)
Chronic1
  • Permanent percutaneous splanchnic nerve neuromodulation for management of pain due to chronic pancreatitis: a case report. (teogoroszeniuk.com)
Acute2
  • The objective of our study was to determine the development of EN in paretic and nonparetic extremities in acute and sub-acute periods in stroke patients with MRC score of 2 or below and in those with MRC score of 3 or above, and to investigate the frequency of development of this complication. (org.pk)
  • The initial electrodiagnostic tests, including nerve conduction test (NCT), were performed within the first 3 days of the stroke (the acute stage), and control examination were performed around 45-50 days following the stroke (the sub-acute stage). (org.pk)