Mesh term Nerve Compression Syndromes
Browse to parent terms:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
Description
Mechanical compression of nerves or nerve roots from internal or external causes. These may result in a conduction block to nerve impulses (due to MYELIN SHEATH dysfunction) or axonal loss. The nerve and nerve sheath injuries may be caused by ISCHEMIA; INFLAMMATION; or a direct mechanical effect.Browse to child terms:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Piriformis Muscle Syndrome
Pudendal Neuralgia
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Ulnar Nerve Compression Syndromes
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