The muscular branch of the radial nerve known as the posterior interosseous nerve is subject to entrapment in the proximal portion of the forearm immediately distal to the elbow.

What is entrapment of the radial nerve? The radial nerve passes just below the bony bit on the outside of the elbow (lateral epicondyle). The symptoms of this injury are very similar to those of ...

Peripheral Nerve Entrapment Peripheral nerve entrapment describes the pinching of a peripheral nerve, resulting in a condition known as focal neuropathy.

There are several causes of a pinched nerve, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Discover other causes, their signs and symptoms, and your treatment options.

The causation of posterior interosseous nerve compression is the compression of the nerve as it dives deep in the Arcade of Frohse, an arch of fibrous tissue which is also called the radial tunnel.

If the compression is a typical SNP or honeymoon palsy as noted above, the timing and extent of recovery depends on the extent of the nerve damage, but even in mild cases the symptoms typically ...

A pinched nerve in the arm can occur due to a variety of reasons. Learn more about the potential causes, symptoms, and treatment options here.

The man described in the vignette has elbow pain and examination findings consistent with lateral epicondylitis without signs of radial tunnel syndrome or ulnar-nerve compression.

Your hands or fingers may go numb when you sleep if your sleeping position causes nerve compression. In some instances, numbness can occur with a more severe condition. Unexplained numbness in ...