Nerve Compression Syndromes
Synonyms
Compression Syndrome, Nerve
Compression Syndromes, Nerve
Entrapment Neuropathies
Entrapment, Nerve
Entrapments, Nerve
External Nerve Compression Syndromes
Internal Nerve Compression Syndromes
Nerve Compression Syndrome
Nerve Compression Syndromes, External
Nerve Compression Syndromes, Internal
Nerve Entrapment
Nerve Entrapments
Neuropathies, Entrapment
Neuropathy, Entrapment
Syndrome, Nerve Compression
Syndromes, Nerve Compression
Mechanical compression of nerves or nerve roots from internal or external causes. These may result in a conduction block to nerve impulses (due to MYELIN SHEATH dysfunction) or axonal loss. The nerve and nerve sheath injuries may be caused by ISCHEMIA; INFLAMMATION; or a direct mechanical effect.