The medical terminology for a pinched nerve, or what is commonly referred to as a "burner" or "stinger," is actually a stretch injury to the nerves that are distributed to the upper extremities.

What is a pinched nerve? A pinched nerve occurs when a nerve is squeezed, or compressed, in a tight space in your body. Nerves can be pinched between bones, tendons or muscles. This pressure can cause ...

Introduction: Radial nerve lesions present a clinical entity that may lead to disability, psychological distress, and job loss, and thus requires great attention. Knowledge of the etiology and exact ...

On insertion of a needle, she reported spasms in her left hand followed by a wrist drop. An MRI scan was normal. Electromyogram and nerve conduction studies showed a neuropraxia of the left radial ...

A pinched nerve in the neck, also known as cervical radiculopathy, can be alarming and painful. The neck, or cervical spine, is a critical part of the body that supports the head and facilitates a ...

with 20%–40% loss of sensation over the right forearm (radial aspect near the wrist) and over the right thumb and index finger. The motor examination was within normal limits. Nerve abscesses have ...

A pinched nerve in your neck can be more than just painful-it can cause tingling, numbness and weakness-plus make it difficult to move your upper body. Thankfully, in most cases, a nerve can be ...

Beyond pain, there are telltale signs of a pinched nerve you shouldn’t overlook. If you notice consistent tingling, muscle weakness, or numbness in specific areas of your body, it’s time to ...

Objectives The aim was to assess the association between occupational biomechanical exposure and the occurrence of radial nerve entrapment (RNE) in construction workers over a 13-year follow-up period ...

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