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Peripheral Nerve Entrapments & Neurological Conditions Flashcards

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  1. Carpal tunnel syndrome primarily involves compression of which nerve?

    Answer: Median nerve

    Carpal tunnel syndrome results from compression of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel at the wrist.

  2. Phalen's test is performed by having the patient maintain maximum wrist flexion for 60 seconds. A positive test reproduces symptoms of which condition?

    Answer: Carpal tunnel syndrome

    Phalen's test is a provocative test for carpal tunnel syndrome, where maximal wrist flexion increases pressure within the carpal tunnel and compresses the median nerve.

  3. Cubital tunnel syndrome involves entrapment of which nerve at the medial elbow?

    Answer: Ulnar nerve

    The cubital tunnel is located at the medial elbow, and cubital tunnel syndrome involves compression or entrapment of the ulnar nerve at this site.

  4. In thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS), which structures are most commonly compressed as they pass through the thoracic outlet?

    Answer: Brachial plexus and subclavian vessels

    TOS involves compression of the brachial plexus and/or subclavian artery and vein as they pass between the clavicle, first rib, and scalene muscles.

  5. Tarsal tunnel syndrome involves compression of which nerve as it passes beneath the flexor retinaculum on the medial ankle?

    Answer: Posterior tibial nerve

    The posterior tibial nerve and its branches are compressed within the tarsal tunnel beneath the flexor retinaculum on the medial side of the ankle, producing tarsal tunnel syndrome.

  6. Meralgia paresthetica is caused by entrapment of which nerve near the anterior superior iliac spine?

    Answer: Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve

    Meralgia paresthetica results from entrapment of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve near the ASIS or inguinal ligament, causing pain and paresthesia over the lateral thigh.

  7. The common peroneal nerve is most vulnerable to compression or injury at which anatomical location?

    Answer: The fibular neck

    The common peroneal nerve wraps around the fibular neck (fibular head), making it the most vulnerable location for compression, trauma, or entrapment.