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Erschienen in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine 6/2020

27.07.2020 | Compressive Neuropathies in the Upper Extremity (E Shin, Section Editor)

Upper Extremity Compressive Neuropathies in the Pediatric and Adolescent Populations

verfasst von: Casey M. Codd, Joshua M. Abzug

Erschienen in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine | Ausgabe 6/2020

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Although somewhat rare, upper extremity compressive neuropathies can occur in the pediatric and adolescent populations due to various etiologies. Some of the most common conditions seen include thoracic outlet syndrome, supracondylar process syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome with subluxation of the ulnar nerve, and carpal tunnel syndrome. This review will focus on these diagnoses and how to address them in the pediatric and adolescent populations.

Recent Findings

Due to the rarity of upper extremity compressive neuropathies in the pediatric and adolescent populations, substantial advancement in the literature does not routinely occur. However, recent literature has found a difference in the rate of various subtypes of thoracic outlet syndrome in children versus adults. Additionally, cubital tunnel syndrome associated with ulnar nerve subluxation/instability has recently been found to have better outcomes following surgical decompression of the ulnar nerve and transposition than those with stable ulnar nerves.

Summary

In summary, this review provides the most recent knowledge surrounding upper extremity compressive and entrapment neuropathies in the pediatric and adolescent populations.
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Metadaten
Titel
Upper Extremity Compressive Neuropathies in the Pediatric and Adolescent Populations
verfasst von
Casey M. Codd
Joshua M. Abzug
Publikationsdatum
27.07.2020
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine / Ausgabe 6/2020
Elektronische ISSN: 1935-9748
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-020-09666-4

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