Indications and Clinical Considerations The sensory branch of the radial nerve is particularly susceptible to trauma at the wrist. Fractures or lacerations frequently completely disrupt the nerve, resulting in sensory deficit in the distribution of the radial nerve. The sensory…
Indications and Clinical Considerations Flexor carpi ulnaris tendinitis is being seen with increasing frequency in clinical practice as golf and racquet sports have increased in popularity. The flexor carpi ulnaris tendon is susceptible to developing tendinitis at the distal portion.…
Indications and Clinical Considerations Flexor carpi radialis tendinitis is seen with increasing frequency in clinical practice as golf and racquet sports have increased in popularity. The flexor carpi radialis tendon is susceptible to developing tendinitis at the distal portion. It…
Indications and Clinical Considerations The radioulnar joint is susceptible to developing arthritis from a variety of conditions that all have the ability to damage the joint cartilage. Osteoarthritis of the joint is the most common form of arthritis that results…
Indications and Clinical Considerations The wrist joint is susceptible to developing arthritis from a variety of conditions that all have the ability to damage the joint cartilage. Osteoarthritis of the joint is the most common form of arthritis that results…
Indications and Clinical Considerations Lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome is caused by entrapment of the lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve by the biceps tendon, the brachialis muscle, or the antebrachial superficial fascia. This entrapment syndrome is occasionally seen following rupture…
Indications and Clinical Considerations The injection technique for anterior interosseous syndrome, which is also known as Kiloh-Nevin syndrome, is useful in treating pain and muscle weakness secondary to median nerve compression syndrome below the elbow by the tendinous origins of…
Indications and Clinical Considerations The injection technique for pronator syndrome is useful in treating pain secondary to median nerve compression syndromes at the elbow, including pronator syndrome and compression of the median nerve by the ligament of Struthers. Pronator syndrome…
Indications and Clinical Considerations The flexor carpi radialis muscle is susceptible to developing myofascial pain syndrome. Such pain most often occurs as a result of repetitive microtrauma to the muscle from activities such as keyboarding, using a screwdriver, repeatedly flexing…
Indications and Clinical Considerations The flexor carpi ulnaris muscle is susceptible to developing myofascial pain syndrome. Such pain most often occurs as a result of repetitive microtrauma to the muscle from activities such as keyboarding and repeatedly flexing the hand…