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Unusual presentation of hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies

open access: yesJournal of Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury, 2008
Background Hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies (HNPP) is an autosomal-dominant painless peripheral neuropathy characterized by episodes of repeated focal pressure neuropathies at sites of entrapment/compression, with a considerable ...
Andary Michael T   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sensor-Based Nerve Compression Measurement: A Scoping Review of Current Concepts and a Preclinical Evaluation of Commercial Microsensors

open access: yesFrontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2022
Background: Chronic nerve compression is the most common indication for nerve surgery. However, the clinical diagnosis still relies on surrogate parameters since devices for direct nerve compression pressure measurement (DNCPM) are clinically unavailable
Simeon C. Daeschler   +16 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Importance of Estrogen Receptors in Aetiopathogenesis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Postmenopausal Women [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2022
Introduction: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common peripheral neuropathy in postmenopausal women which is caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel.
Ayse Nur Deger   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Experimental study of locally loaded timber in compression perpendicular to the grain [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Since the test method for compression strength perpendicular to the grain was changed from a partial area to a full area loading test, strength values for softwood in EN 338 were significantly reduced.
Louis-Etienne Denaud   +7 more
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Early diagnosis of neuropathy in leprosy: comparing diagnostic tests in a large prospective study (the INFIR Cohort Study) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
BackgroundLeprosy is the most frequent treatable neuromuscular disease. Yet, every year, thousands of patients develop permanent peripheral nerve damage as a result of leprosy.
Wilder-Smith, Einar P   +22 more
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Peroneal nerve palsy secondary to prolonged squatting in seasonal farmworkers

open access: yesActa Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 2020
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the follow-up and treatment results of peroneal nerve palsy secondary to prolonged squatting for working and to determine an approach for its treatment and prevention. Methods: The study retrospectively
Serkan Sipahioglu   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ultrasonography for nerve compression syndromes of the upper extremity [PDF]

open access: yesUltrasonography, 2015
Nerve compression syndromes commonly involve the nerves in the upper extremity. High-resolution ultrasonography (US) can satisfactorily assess these nerves and may detect the morphological changes of the nerves.
Soo-Jung Choi   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Rare Cause of Compression Neuropathy of Upper Limbs – Ganglionic Cysts

open access: yesJournal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation, 2013
We report a 51-year-old Chinese male with a ganglion in the Guyon canal causing ulnar nerve palsy and a 54-year-old Chinese male with a ganglion in the elbow causing posterior interosseous nerve (PIN) palsy. Exploration and excision of the ganglions were
Wai-Yin Mak
doaj   +1 more source

Bilateral Femoral Nerve Compression and Compartment Syndrome Resulting from Influenza A–Induced Rhabdomyolysis: A Case Report

open access: yesJournal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2008
Bilateral femoral nerve compression neuropathy caused by primary iliopsoas muscle pathology is rare. We report a case of extensive compartment syndrome of the right arm and both legs associated with bilateral femoral nerve palsy resulting from severe ...
YS Ng, HS Li, CW Chan
doaj   +1 more source

Rare Primary Mitochondrial DNA Mutations and Probable Synergistic Variants in Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Background Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is a maternally inherited blinding disorder, which in over 90% of cases is due to one of three primary mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) point mutations (m.11778G>A, m.3460G>A and m.14484T>C, respectively ...
Baharak Hooshiar Kashani   +219 more
core   +1 more source

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