Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Key Takeaways Ulnar nerve entrapment causes numbness or tingling in the hand ...

Gas tamponade with face-down posturing has been regarded as a crucial step in the success of macular hole surgery. Most surgeons using long-acting gases recommend face-down posturing for 45–50 min of ...

The ulnar nerve originates from the brachial plexus which is a complex neural network in the shoulder, extending into the axilla, behind the collarbone. The nerve travels through the elbow, down the ...

The ulnar nerve is a major nerve that runs down through your arm and into your hand. It affects functions like squeezing and grasping things. Injuries to the ulnar nerve can be painful and limiting.

Among adults without diabetes, higher BMI is independently associated with increased potential for ulnar nerve entrapment (UNE), with both overweight and obesity being prominent risk factors. Among a ...

Compression of the ulnar nerve causes ulnar nerve entrapment syndrome to occur. The ulnar nerve is one of the principal nerves of the upper limb. It has a long course from the neck down into the hand, ...

REHABILITATION of the upper extremity in hemiplegie patients presents multiple problems. Superimposed musculoskeletal and neuromuscular complications may be obscured by the hemiplegia. Prompt ...

DEAR DR. ROACH – My son has been experiencing what he thinks is neuropathy in his arms and fingers. He currently feels sharp pain in his fingers. He has a tingling feeling as well. The orthopedic ...

Nine patients were identified during the study period (eight male and one female). Average age was 39 years (range, 17 to 56 years). Average follow-up period was 2 years (range, 6 months to 5 years).

Correspondence to: Belgin Bamaç Department of Anatomy, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli 41900, Turkey; bbamac{at}hotmail.com Objectives: The influence of regular and intense practice of an asymmetric sport ...