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Double Crush Syndrome |
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Double Crush Syndrome A type of peripheral nerve compression syndrome in which there is a ‘central’ compression that impacts on a nerve bundle—e.g., at the thoracic or pelvic outlet—and a 2nd, more peripheral compression—e.g., at the carpal or tarsal tunnel; optimal therapy requires surgical release of both
double crush syndrome Orthopedics A type of peripheral nerve compression syndrome in which there is a 'central' compression that impacts on a nerve bundle–eg, at the thoracic or pelvic outlet, and a 2nd more
peripheral compression–eg, at the carpal or tarsal tunnel; optimal therapy requires surgical release of both. See Carpal tunnel, Thoracic outlet syndrome. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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