Nerve Compression Syndromes (definition)

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ψ	Nerve Compression Syndromes

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Definition: 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.

coord IM with specific nerve disease (IM) or specific nerve (IM); cauda equina syndrome: coord IM with CAUDA EQUINA (IM)
Examples Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Piriformis Muscle Syndrome; Pudendal Neuralgia; Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome; Thoracic Outlet Syndrome; Ulnar Nerve Compression Syndromes

Other names Nerve Entrapments; Entrapment Neuropathies; Syndromes, Nerve Compression; Syndrome, Nerve Compression; Neuropathy, Entrapment; Neuropathies, Entrapment; Nerve Entrapment; Nerve Compression Syndrome; Entrapments, Nerve; Entrapment, Nerve; Entrapment Neuropathy; Compression Syndromes, Nerve; Compression Syndrome, Nerve; Nerve Compression Syndromes, Internal; Nerve Compression Syndromes, External; Internal Nerve Compression Syndromes; External Nerve Compression Syndromes

Substance	CAS Registry & name	Categories	Source
Meralgia paresthetica	0	*Nerve Compression Syndromes.

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