Elbow Entrapment Neuropathies
Pinched nerve, or peripheral nerve entrapment syndromes involve compression of a short segment of a nerve at a specific site as it passes through fibrous or muscular tissue.
Due to repetitive stress, trauma, continuous pressure, and tension, a variety of pathologic factors such as decrease oxygen to the nerve cells, inflammation, edema, an eventual adhesion and fibrosis formation will occur.
Entrapment symptoms depend on the type of nerve affected and the amount of compression. Two types are either motor or sensory. Motor causes weakness, paralysis or a dull aching pain. In the elbow region, the most common entrapment involves the median, radial, and ulnar nerves.
The distribution of symptoms helps indicate the nerve involved. A median nerve entrapment typically involves the thumb and first two fingers. The ulnar nerve typically involves the last two fingers with the radial nerve typically affects the back of the hand.
If you are experiencing the following symptoms and have already been diagnosed, our office specialists in cryotherapy and myofascial release technique can help you. We recommend that you visit us for a proper diagnosis.
Common Symptoms:
· Weakness In The Arms Or Hands
· Loss Of Sense Of Touch
· Shooting, Electrical Pain
· Numbness Or Tingling Into The Hands