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Can A Pinched Nerve Cause Dysfunction?
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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Tibial nerve dysfunction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Tibial nerve dysfunction is a loss of movement or sensation in the lower leg, caused by damage to the tibial nerve.Alternative NamesNeuropathy -... Read more »
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
Common peroneal nerve dysfunction is damage to the peroneal nerve leading to loss of movement or sensation in the foot and leg.Alternative... Read more »
Axillary nerve dysfunction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Axillary nerve dysfunction is nerve damage that leads to a loss of movement or sensation in the shoulder. Alternative Names Neuropathy... Read more »
Distal median nerve dysfunction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Distal median nerve dysfunction is a form of peripheral neuropathy that affects the movement of or sensation in the hands. A common type of distal... Read more »
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