Abstract

SANCHEZ SABA, Javier E. et al. Síndromes compresivos del nervio mediano. Revisión y actualización de la bibliografía. Rev. Asoc. Argent. Ortop. Traumatol. [online]. 2023, vol.88, n.4, pp.451-456. ISSN 1852-7434.  http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.15417/issn.1852-7434.2023.88.4.1734.

The median nerve is a nervous structure that begins to cross structures at the level of the elbow that might cause compression. The Struthers ligament, lacertus fibrosus, pronator teres, and flexor digitorum superficialis are among them. Finally, the transverse carpal ligament creates another compression site in the wrist. All these structures can develop pathological signs and symptoms of nerve entrapment, which favors nerve functional degradation. Our objective is to provide an update on these median nerve entrapment sites, as well as information on how to establish an accurate diagnosis and provide adequate treatment.

Keywords : Nerve compression; median nerve; pronator teres syndrome; carpal tunnel syndrome; surgical decompression.

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