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Nerve compression syndrome
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Magnetic resonance neurography
Magnetic resonance neurography (MRN) is the direct imaging of nerves in the body by optimizing selectivity for unique MRI water properties of nerves. It is a modification of magnetic resonance imaging. This technique yields a detailed image of a nerve from the resonance signal that arises from in the nerve itself rather than from surrounding tissues or from fat in the nerve lining. Because of the intraneural source of the image signal, the image provides a medically useful set of information about the internal state of the nerve such as the presence of irritation, nerve swelling (edema), compression, pinch or injury.
Neuropathie héréditaire avec hypersensibilité à la pression
La neuropathie héréditaire avec hypersensibilité à la pression (ou neuropathie tomaculaire du latin tomacula = saucisse) est une maladie génétique se manifestant par une atteinte d'un nerf très localisée comme le syndrome du canal carpien ou de paralysie du pied survenant de façon brutale pour des traumatismes minimes ou une compression prolongée par augmentation de la susceptibilité des nerfs concernés à être lésés. La neuropathie régresse le plus souvent totalement mais avec parfois des petites séquelles.
Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS) is a nerve entrapment syndrome causing a painful foot condition in which the tibial nerve is compressed as it travels through the tarsal tunnel. This tunnel is found along the inner leg behind the medial malleolus (bump on the inside of the ankle). The posterior tibial artery, tibial nerve, and tendons of the tibialis posterior, flexor digitorum longus, and flexor hallucis longus muscles travel in a bundle through the tarsal tunnel. Inside the tunnel, the nerve splits into three segments.
Syndrome du défilé thoracobrachial
Le syndrome du défilé thoracobrachial ou de la traversée thoraco-brachiale (STTB), en thoracic outlet syndrome, est une atteinte du paquet vasculaire et nerveux excessivement comprimé dans son passage entre les muscles scalènes antérieurs et moyens. Des noms différents peuvent être employés pour décrire le même syndrome : En anglais : Le traitement des syndromes de la traversée thoracobrachiale (STTB) fait l’objet de controverses. L’une d’entre elles concerne le principe de la résection systématique de la première côte.
Nerve conduction study
A nerve conduction study (NCS) is a medical diagnostic test commonly used to evaluate the function, especially the ability of electrical conduction, of the motor and sensory nerves of the human body. These tests may be performed by medical specialists such as clinical neurophysiologists, physical therapists, chiropractors, physiatrists (physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians), and neurologists who subspecialize in electrodiagnostic medicine.
Électromyographie
L'électromyographie (EMG) est une technique médicale qui permet d'étudier la fonction des nerfs et des muscles = le système nerveux périphérique, les muscles et la jonction neuromusculaire, et donc de compléter certains diagnostics neurologiques. L’Electro Neuro Myo Graphie (ENMG) se divise en deux examens paracliniques distincts : la neurographie motrice (EMG) et la neurographie sensitive. Du grec ancien / élektrôn, / muos, « muscle » et / graphein, « écrire ». Pour cela, on étudie les potentiels émis par le muscle lors de sa contraction volontaire.
Syndrome du canal carpien
Le syndrome du canal carpien (en anglais, carpal tunnel syndrome ou CTS) est un ensemble de signes fonctionnels et physiques lié à la souffrance du nerf médian au niveau du poignet par sa compression (par élévation de la pression au sein du canal carpien). Ce syndrome peut résulter de nombreuses maladies, affections, accidents et sollicitation permanente du poignet comme les secteurs professionnels du nettoyage, de la restauration, de la manutention.
Nerve conduction velocity
In neuroscience, nerve conduction velocity (CV) is the speed at which an electrochemical impulse propagates down a neural pathway. Conduction velocities are affected by a wide array of factors, which include age, sex, and various medical conditions. Studies allow for better diagnoses of various neuropathies, especially demyelinating diseases as these conditions result in reduced or non-existent conduction velocities. CV is an important aspect of nerve conduction studies.
Demyelinating disease
A demyelinating disease refers to any disease affecting the nervous system where the myelin sheath surrounding neurons is damaged. This damage disrupts the transmission of signals through the affected nerves, resulting in a decrease in their conduction ability. Consequently, this reduction in conduction can lead to deficiencies in sensation, movement, cognition, or other functions depending on the nerves affected. Various factors can contribute to the development of demyelinating diseases, including genetic predisposition, infectious agents, autoimmune reactions, and other unknown factors.
Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy, also commonly referred to as pinched nerve, refers to a set of conditions in which one or more nerves are affected and do not work properly (a neuropathy). Radiculopathy can result in pain (radicular pain), weakness, altered sensation (paresthesia) or difficulty controlling specific muscles. Pinched nerves arise when surrounding bone or tissue, such as cartilage, muscles or tendons, put pressure on the nerve and disrupt its function. In a radiculopathy, the problem occurs at or near the root of the nerve, shortly after its exit from the spinal cord.