Carpal tunnel syndrome

Synonyms Carpal tunnel syndrome, medianus compression syndrome, brachialgia paraesthetica nocturna, CTS, KTS, nerve compression syndrome, compression neuropathy of the median nerve Definition Carpal tunnel syndrome describes a nerve constriction of the median nerve in the area of the flexor-side wrist. The cause is often unknown, but injuries, inflammation or degenerative changes also cause an increase … Carpal tunnel syndrome

Meralgia paraesthetica

General information Meralgia paraesthetica (synonyms: Bernhardt-Roth syndrome or Inguinal tunnel syndrome) belongs to the so-called nerve compression syndromes and is caused by compression of the nervus cutaneus femoris lateralis below the inguinal ligament. Causes In principle, anyone can fall ill with Meralgia paraesthetica. There are, however, certain factors that favour its occurrence. These include various … Meralgia paraesthetica

Therapy | Meralgia paraesthetica

Therapy If the suspicion of the existence of a Meralgia paraesthetica is confirmed, the physician injects a local anesthetic into the point of passage of the nervus cutaneus femoris lateralis through the inguinal ligament. If the symptoms improve significantly as a result, this is considered evidence of the presence of this disease. Further therapy depends … Therapy | Meralgia paraesthetica

Meralgia paraesthetica in pregnancy | Meralgia paraesthetica

Meralgia paraesthetica in pregnancy During pregnancy, the nerve affected by a meralgia paraesthetica (nervus cutaneus femoris lateralis) can be compressed or even pinched off in its already very narrow course under the inguinal ligament due to increased pressure, which can then lead to the characteristic sensory disturbances in the outer region of the thigh. During … Meralgia paraesthetica in pregnancy | Meralgia paraesthetica