Radial Neuropathy: The Wrist-Drop of Saturday Night Palsy
Summary: The magic and menace of Saturday night are invoked to account for a variety of phenomena, but one of the less appreciated examples is how a night of debauchery…
Ulnar Neuropathy: Sane Treatment of a Crazy Bone
Summary: The "funny bone" can be decidedly unfunny when the ulnar nerve is pinched or injured at the elbow.
Peroneal Neuropathy: Waiting for the Other Foot to Drop
Summary: A droopy ankle, with or without significant numbness, can indicate that the peroneal nerve is in trouble.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Pinched Median Nerve at the Wrist
Summary: Carpal tunnel syndrome, a source of annoying symptoms in the wrist and hand, can be reliably diagnosed with the help of nerve conduction studies. Surgical and non-surgical treatments of…