Open AccessUpper Extremity Compressive Neuropathies in the Pediatric and Adolescent Populations
Author(s) -
Casey M. Codd,
Joshua M. Abzug
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1935-973X
pISSN - 1935-9748
DOI - 10.1007/s12178-020-09666-4
Subject(s) - medicine , ulnar nerve , cubital tunnel , thoracic outlet syndrome , cubital tunnel syndrome , carpal tunnel syndrome , subluxation , ulnar neuropathy , entrapment neuropathy , etiology , orthopedic surgery , surgery , upper limb , thoracic outlet , hand surgery , elbow , pathology , alternative medicine
Although somewhat rare, upper extremity compressive neuropathies can occur in the pediatric and adolescent populations due to various etiologies. Some of the most common conditions seen include thoracic outlet syndrome, supracondylar process syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome with subluxation of the ulnar nerve, and carpal tunnel syndrome. This review will focus on these diagnoses and how to address them in the pediatric and adolescent populations.