Wartenberg's Syndrome

Wartenberg's syndrome is a specific mononeuropathy, caused by entrapment of the superficial branch of the radial nerve.[1] Symptoms include numbness, tingling, and weakness of the posterior aspect of the thumb.

It is not to be confused with Wartenberg's migratory sensory neuropathy, Waardenburg syndrome, or Lateral medullary syndrome (known as Wallenberg's Syndrome). Also not to be confused with a Wartenberg's Sign, which relates to entrapment of the Ulnar Nerve in the Cubital Tunnel.

Notes

  1. ↑ Lanzetta, M; Foucher, G (December 1993). "Entrapment of the superficial branch of the radial nerve (Wartenberg's syndrome). A report of 52 cases". International orthopaedics. 17 (6): 342–5. doi:10.1007/bf00180450. PMID 8163306.
This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the 7/22/2016. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.