Median nerve

parts that house the 31 pairs of spinal nerves. The cervical part is the superior part of the spinal cord. It contains neurons whose axons contribute to the 8 pairs of cervical spinal nerves. The thoracic part lies inferior to the cervical part. It houses the neurons for the 12 pairs of thoracic spinal nerves. The lumbar part contains the neurons for the 5 pairs of lumbar spinal nerves. The sacral part contains neurons for the 5 pairs of sacral spinal nerves. The coccygeal part is the most…

considered as the most effective technique. The recurrence rate in surgeries is low but the complications are high comparing to the aspiration and reassurance. These complications include wound infection, neuroma formation, hypertrophic scar, median nerve, and radial artery damage. Pathophysiology: The ganglion cysts can be uniloubted, or mostly multi lobuted. There is a septa made from connective tissues separate the lobes. Outcome: The ganglion cyst is a benign tumor that forms in the body…

are seven ways to heal your aching hands and get back to a relatively pain-free life. 1. Relax! Ever notice how tightly some people grip a pen or pencil between their fingers? That type of death grip puts a lot of pressure on all the muscles and nerves of the hand, creating undue tension, which, over time, can lead to permanent pain and even disfigurement. Loosen your grip and try to lighten up with whatever you do with your hands, particularly repetitive tasks. Additionally, don't forget that…

response and creates motor output. Central Nervous System (CNS) consists of the brain and spinal cord. They occupy the dorsal body cavity and acts as integrating and commanding centers. They interpret incoming sensory information. In the sensory division nerve fibers convey impulses to the Central Nervous System while the motor division carries impulses from CNS to effector organs, muscles, and glands (Marieb 2003). The neuron’s anatomy consists of the cell body (also known as the metabolic…

DOI: 10/23/2006. Patient is a 69-year-old male assistant terminal manager/superintendent who alleges numerous work related injuries to his back, right shoulder and left elbow due to cumulative trauma. Per IME report dated 01/22/09, the patient has had microforaminotomies of the lumbar spine. Medications include Gabapentin, doxazosin, Vicodin and Celebrex. It was opined that the patient has reached maximum medical improvement. Per procedure reports, the patient underwent a bilateral L3-L4…

“Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition where the median nerve is compressed where it passes through a short tunnel at the wrist” (The British Society for Surgery of the Hand). It has been found more in women than in men causing a weakness when gripping, a tingling or numbness in fingers and pain. When carpal tunnel syndrome is suspected the doctor will request an electrodiagnostic which is a test that will stimulate the muscles and nerves to see if they are working properly. Once diagnosed…

Symptoms including weakness and wasting of hand muscles, and numbness in the hand. Disputed TOS is caused by injury to the nerves in the brachial plexus. The most prominent symptom of the disorder is pain and other symptoms include weakness and fatigue. Venous is generally rare that affects men and women equally. The cause of this type of TOS remains unknown but often develops…

chronic persistent pain that is disproportionate to any preceding injury and that is not restricted anatomically to the distribution of a specific peripheral nerve. CRPS can be sub classified into two diagnostic subtypes: type I, in which no peripheral nerve injury can be identified, and type II, where symptoms are associated with a definable nerve lesion, although this distinction is not always easily made. Both subtypes of CRPS are characterized by severe pain that is disproportionate to the…

orthodromic action potentials are generated to cause coordinated muscle contraction (Popovic, Masani, and Micera, 2015). The impulses are typically delivered in trains, usually as biphasic balanced pulses to reduce the discomfort associated with sensory nerve stimulation (ibid). In developing a protocol, trial and error is required to maximize benefit to the patient and reduce adverse effect. Devices are either current- or voltage-regulated, with voltage-regulated systems requiring greater…

DOI: 8/20/2009. Patient is a 65-year-old female stocker who sustained injury to her bilateral hand and wrists from performing her job duties. As per OMNI entry, she was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome, status post carpal tunnel release; and trigger fingers. IW was deemed at maximum medical improvement (MMI) by QME Dr. Choi on 06/20/13 with 0% permanent disability and on 07/14/16, with 0% whole person impairment. Based on the progress report dated 04/28/16, the patient complains of…