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Nerve Compression – Median Nerve Entrapment in the Forearm

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This chapter covers the two main compression syndromes of the median nerve in the forearm, i.e. pronator syndrome and anterior interosseous nerve syndrome. First, as a general introduction, historical and anatomical aspects as well as clinical findings are discussed. Next, in more detail, the presentation, differential diagnosis and aetiology of both pronator syndrome and anterior interosseous nerve syndrome are covered. Both non-operative and operative treatment of the syndromes are extensively described as well as possible complications.

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    B. J. R. Sluijter MD, PhD & M. J. P. F. Ritt MD, PhD

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Sluijter, B.J.R., Ritt, M.J.P.F. (2015). Nerve Compression – Median Nerve Entrapment in the Forearm. In: Trail, I., Fleming, A. (eds) Disorders of the Hand. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-6560-6_13

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