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Double Crush Syndrome

Double crush syndrome is a distinct compression at two or more locations along the course of a peripheral nerve that can coexist and synergistically increase symptom intensity. In addition, dissatisfaction after treatment at one site may be the result of persistent pathology at another site along a peripheral nerve pathway.

Carpal tunnel syndrome (Median nerve)

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway surrounded by bones and ligaments on the palm side of the hand. When the median nerve is compressed, symptoms can include numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and arm.

  • The anatomy of the wrist, health problems and possibly repetitive hand motions can contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome.
  • Proper treatment usually relieves the tingling and numbness and restores wrist and hand function.

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome (Ulnar nerve)

Running from your neck to your hand is a nerve called the ulnar. It helps you control muscles and feel sensations in your forearm, hand and fingers. Cubital tunnel syndrome happens when that nerve is irritated or compressed. A compressed ulnar can cause various uncomfortable and severe symptoms that, if left untreated, can lead to muscle weakness and atrophy.

Radiculopathy

Your spine is made of many bones called vertebrae, and your spinal cord runs through a canal in the center of these bones. Nerve roots split from the cord and travel between the vertebrae into various areas of your body. When these nerve roots become pinched or damaged, the resulting symptoms are called radiculopathy.

  • Lumbar radiculopathy is the clinical description of when a nerve root in the lumbar spine becomes inflamed or damaged, resulting in a change in neurological function. Neurological deficits, such as numbness, altered reflexes, or weakness, may radiate anywhere from the back into the knee’s, legs, feet, or toes.
  • Cervical radiculopathy is the clinical description of when a nerve root in the cervical spine becomes inflamed or damaged, resulting in a change in neurological function. Neurological deficits, such as numbness, altered reflexes, or weakness, may radiate anywhere from the neck into the shoulder, arm, hand, or fingers.