The majority of peripheral nerve injuries are best treated by a thoughtful surgical reconstruction. However, nonoperative treatment is indicated in several circumstances. The first of these is ...

This week we are going to discuss nerve entrapment in the upper extremity, that is to say the arms. Nerve entrapments are very uncomfortable conditions in which the peripheral nerve innervating ...

The nerve is crushed above and then crushed below as it exits the neck and courses down the upper extremity (arm) into the hand. The Double Crush Syndrome comes in many varieties, however ...

The UAB Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship provides comprehensive training in hand, upper extremity, and nerve surgery during a one-year ACGME-accredited Hand Surgery Fellowship program. This is a ...

Another risk factor for upper extremity DVT is thoracic outlet syndrome, a condition in which the blood vessels or nerves are compressed between the collarbone and the first rib, which causes ...

These common injuries with potentially devastating results provide ongoing stimulus for researchers striving for improved understanding of peripheral nerve biology and its application to nerve repair.