Nerve entrapment in athletes. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Nerve entrapment syndromes can occur in athletes. The repetitive and vigorous use or overuse of the upper extremity makes the athlete particularly vulnerable to disorders of peripheral nerves. Understanding the clinical signs and symptoms is essential to treatment. The pertinent anatomy, clinical presentation, treatment, and rehabilitation necessary for return to sports for various nerve entrapments have been described. This should enable the physician caring for the athlete to help prevent injury and to guide appropriate treatment, if intervention becomes necessary.

publication date

  • January 1, 2001

Research

keywords

  • Arm
  • Athletic Injuries
  • Nerve Compression Syndromes

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0035104203

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/s0278-5919(05)70249-0

PubMed ID

  • 11227711

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 20

issue

  • 1