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2. Nerve compression syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Nerve compression syndrome, or compression neuropathy, or nerve entrapment syndrome, is a medical condition caused by chronic, direct pressure on a peripheral nerve. [1] It is known colloquially as a trapped nerve , though this may also refer to nerve root compression (by a herniated disc , for example).

3. Meralgia paraesthetica - Wikipedia

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   Innervation of lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh (shaded area) on the right leg. Specialty: Neurology: Symptoms: Pain, dysthesias, paresthesias, and hyperesthesia on the anterolateral thigh [2] Causes: Anything that compresses the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, such as tight fitting clothes at the waist and injuries. [3] Risk factors

4. Tarsal tunnel syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS) is a nerve compression syndrome or nerve entrapment syndrome causing a painful foot condition in which the tibial nerve is entrapped as it travels through the tarsal tunnel. [1] [2] The tarsal tunnel is found along the inner leg behind the medial malleolus (bump on the inside of the ankle). The posterior tibial ...

5. Peripheral neuropathy - Wikipedia

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   Peripheral neuropathy may be classified according to the number and distribution of nerves affected (mononeuropathy, mononeuritis multiplex, or polyneuropathy), the type of nerve fiber predominantly affected (motor, sensory, autonomic), or the process affecting the nerves; e.g., inflammation (), compression (compression neuropathy), chemotherapy (chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy).

6. Nerve decompression - Wikipedia

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   A nerve decompression is a neurosurgical procedure to relieve chronic, direct pressure on a nerve to treat nerve entrapment, a pain syndrome characterized by severe chronic pain and muscle weakness. In this way a nerve decompression targets the underlying pathophysiology of the syndrome and is considered a first-line surgical treatment option ...

7. What to know about nervous system disease 'ataxia' - AOL

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   Head injuries, migraines, alcohol use, ear infections and medications can all affect your musculoskeletal system and thereby impede your ability to balance. Aging can play a major role as well ...