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compression neuropathy

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compression neuropathy,
any of several disorders involving damage to sensory nerve roots or peripheral nerves, caused by mechanical pressure or localized trauma. Compression neuropathy is characterized by paresthesia, weakness, or paralysis. The carpal, peroneal, radial, and ulnar nerves are most commonly involved. Compare neuritis. See also paresthesia.


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His impression was that the patient had possible compression neuropathy, and he ordered non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, a brace, and follow-up in ten days.
Was Dr. duplicitous in his opinion as to 'cause' by Tammelleo, A. David / Hospital Law's Regan Report
This paradigm examined in animal models revealed that the onset of compression neuropathy in healthy animals took several months versus a few weeks in animals with an underlying neuropathy; this latter compression lesion was more severe (Hopkins and Morgan-Hughes 1969).
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A compression neuropathy is a condition involving pressure usually affecting a superficial nerve in and around bony prominences (Berkow, 1987).
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