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 ...

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 ...

The concern with the cervical herniated disk and the popular whiplash injury as a source of pain in the upper extremity may exclude consideration of a more distal origin of such pain. It is the ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Symptoms attributable to neuropathy were present in five (15%) patients. They were generally mild and not disabling. Seven (21%) patients had clinical signs of peripheral neuropathy. Sensory ...

A Michigan State University researcher has found that diet and food insecurity may contribute to the development of peripheral neuropathy, a painful nerve condition that can lead to limb loss.

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).

Some people suffer from hand numbness during sleep and upon waking up repeatedly, causing them to feel anxious and stressed, ...