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WARTENBERG'S SYNDROME. Wartenberg syndrome, which is entrapment of the superficial (ie, sensory) branch of the radial nerve (SRN), was first described by Dr. Wartenberg in 1932. At the time, he suggested the name “cheiralgia paraesthetica,” because he observed a similarity to the isolated involvement of the thigh’s lateral cutaneous nerve.
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 decompression ...
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Apr 12, 2024 · In exposing the superficial radial nerve at the wrist for relief of a chronic Wartenberg syndrome that is not responsive to conservative treatment, the incision is made over the suspected area of compression; however, it must be transverse rather then longitudinal in order to prevent further scarring in this area.
Lastly, Wartenberg’s syndrome following trauma has been documented in a few cases in which a distal radius fracture with excessive bone spur formation and a non-union following a distal radius and ulna fracture [21]. Associated conditions. Wartenberg’s syndrome is highly co-morbid with many other pathologies of the upper extremities.
Aug 8, 2023 · Wartenberg syndrome Most patients experience spontaneous resolution of their symptoms, with up to 71% of patients reporting excellent outcomes from conservative management. Surgical outcomes have yielded mixed results with success rates as high as 74% in a study by Lanzetta and Foucher, whereas a report by Calfee et al. reported that 55% of ...
- Samir Sharrak, Joe M Das
- 2023/08/08
- 2019
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.
Introduction. Wartenberg's Syndrome is described as the entrapment of the superficial branch of the radial nerve [1] with only sensory manifestations and no motor deficits. In this condition, the patient reports pain over the distal radial forearm associated with paresthesia over the dorsal radial hand. [2]
