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Can Pinched Nerve Cause Swelling?
Radial nerve dysfunction is a problem with the radial nerve. Damage to the radial nerve leads to problems with movement or sensation of the back of the arm (triceps), forearm, or hand.
Alternative Names
Neuropathy - radial nerve; Radial nerve palsy; Mononeuropathy
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Radial neuropathy occurs when there is damage to the radial nerve, which travels down the arm and controls movement of the triceps muscle at the back of the upper arm. It also controls the...
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Swelling
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Distal median nerve dysfunction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Ulnar nerve dysfunction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Ulnar nerve dysfunction is a problem with the ulnar nerve, which travels from the shoulder to the hand and allows movement or sensation in the wrist... Read more »
Common peroneal nerve dysfunction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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