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May 18, 2021 · Summary. Wartenberg's Syndrome, also called "cheiralgia paresthetica," is a compressive neuropathy of the superficial sensory radial nerve at the wrist. Diagnosis is made clinically with pain and paresthesias over the dorsoradial hand without any motor deficits. Treatment is conservative with rest, wrist splints and CSIs with surgical ...
Abstract. Wartenberg’s syndrome is a peripheral neuropathy caused by entrapment of the superficial radial nerve (SRN), presenting with paresthesia in the nerve distribution [1]. Currently, there are no established guidelines or recommendations for the proper treatment of this condition.
Jun 5, 2023 · Cheiralgia paresthetic is compression of the superficial branch of the radial nerve in the forearm. This condition was first described by Dr. Wartenberg in 1932 when he introduced the term cheiralgia paresthetica and reported five clinical cases.[1][2] It is also commonly known as Wartenburg syndrome and superficial radial nerve palsy.
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Conservative treatment: 71% success rate was reported for 29 patients who underwent removal of external sources of compression and underwent splinting. Surgical treatment: 74% success rate was reported for 23 patients who had failed conservative therapy and underwent surgical decompression.
Apr 12, 2024 · If pain does not resolve after 12 weeks, surgery may be indicated. [ 16, 17, 18, 19] In posterior interosseous nerve syndrome, institute conservative treatment for 6-12 weeks. Surgery is indicated...
Physiotherapy Management. Owing to the subcutaneous location of the SRN, a number of noninvasive therapeutic modalities centered around peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) have been studied for the treatment of nerve pain, including pulsed low-intensity infrared laser, as well as direct electrical stimulation.
Aug 8, 2023 · Objectives: Identify the etiology of hand nerve compression syndromes. Review the evaluation of hand nerve compression syndromes. Outline the treatment and management options available for hand nerve compression syndromes.
