Neuropathies caused by physical forces are neuron damage due to physical disturbances.
Neuropathies caused by physical forces include:
- Neuropathy due to avulsion
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Neuropathy due to compression
- Neuropathy due to laceration
- Ulnar nerve entrapment
- Compression neuropathy of the radial nerve
NEUROPATHIES CAUSED BY PHYSICAL FORCES | |||
NEUROPATHY | SIGNS/ SYMPTOMS | TREATMENT | PROGNOSIS |
Neuropathy due to avulsion | Weakness, inability to use certain muscles, total lack of movement, | Nerve transfer, | Fair if the repair is delayed and it can lead to total loss of function. |
Carpal tunnel syndrome | Numbness, tingling, weakness, muscle damage, pain, | Wrist brace, positioning, reduce swelling, ergonomics,vitamin B6, median nerve gliding exercise. | Good as it can be manageable with treatment. |
Neuropathy due to compression | Numbness, tingling, weakness, muscle damage, pain, | Reduce compression, NSAIDS, corticosteroids, | Good but may only cause permanent nerve damage and loss of function. |
Neuropathy due to laceration | Inability to sense pain, numbness, tingling sensation, difficulty in walking | Suturing. | Fair since it has good recovery once surgery is done. |
Ulnar nerve entrapment | Pain, numbness, tingling, loss of muscle mass, weakness | Occupation therapy, splints, pain medication | Fair since one can have full recovery. |
Neuropathy due to radial nerve compression | Weakness of the fingers, loss of finger coordination, inability to straighten and stretch the arm. | Nsaids, corticosteroids, supportive splint, physical therapy. | Good since one recovers after treatment |