Compression of the ulnar nerve causes ulnar nerve entrapment syndrome to occur. The ulnar nerve is one of the principal nerves of the upper limb. It has a long course from the neck down into the hand, ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 77-year-old male in good physical health. I experience numbness while sleeping, mostly in my right shoulder and arm, but the numbness extends to my right thumb. This has affected ...

DEAR DOCTORS: I’m having radial nerve problems whenever I use my triceps, like pushing the lawn mower, opening doors or pushing up from the recliner. It’s making my thumb and pointer finger very weak.

This week we are going to talk about a specific problem of the upper extremity and neck—The Double Crush Syndrome. The Double Crush Syndrome has nothing to do with Valentine’s Day though I will wish ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Elbow pain can significantly impact daily activities, but a simple surgical procedure may offer relief, according to the team at OrthoCincy. The surgery targets the ulnar nerve, ...

Some people suffer from hand numbness during sleep and upon waking up repeatedly, causing them to feel anxious and stressed, ...

One of the most common clinical questions patients ask is, “What is the cause of the numbness/tingling and/or pain in my hand or arm?” Assuming these symptoms have been long-standing and were not ...

Radial tunnel syndrome occurs when overuse, injury, or growth puts pressure on the arm’s radial nerve. Someone with this condition can experience pain and may find it difficult to move their forearm ...