Nerve Compression Syndromes of the Upper Extremity: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Rehabilitation

摘要

Nerve compression syndromes of the upper extremity,including carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome,posterior interosseous syndrome and radial tunnelsyndrome, are common in the general population.Diagnosis is made based on patient complaint and historyas well as specific exam and study findings. Treatmentoptions include various operative and nonoperative modalities,both of which include aspects of hand therapyand rehabilitation.