Cheiralgia paresthetica
Cheiralgia paresthetica | |
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Other names | Wartenberg's syndrome |
Radial nerve | |
Specialty | Neurology |
Cheiralgia paraesthetica (Wartenberg's syndrome) is a
Cause
The most common cause is thought to be constriction of the wrist, as with a bracelet or watchband (hence reference to "wristwatch neuropathy"). It is especially associated with the use of handcuffs and is therefore commonly referred to as handcuff neuropathy. Other injuries or surgery in the wrist area can also lead to symptoms, including surgery for other syndromes such as de Quervain's.[5] The exact etiology is unknown, as it is unclear whether direct pressure by the constricting item is alone responsible, or whether edema associated with the constriction also contributes.[3]
Diagnosis
Symptoms commonly resolve on their own within several months when the constriction is removed;
History
This neuropathy was first identified by
See also
References
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Chodoroff, G.; Honet, J. C. (Sep 1985). "Cheiralgia paresthetica and linear atrophy as a complication of local steroid injection". Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 66 (9): 637–639. PMID 4038032.
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Grant, Arthur C.; Cook, Albert A. (2000). "A Prospective Study of Handcuff Neuropathies" (PDF). Muscle and Nerve. 23 (6): 933–938. S2CID 45600162. Archived from the original(PDF) on 2011-07-08.