Prevalence of hand paresthesia and numbness in painful shoulders: a narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

While hand paresthesia and numbness are commonly associated with nerve compression, these symptoms also manifest in shoulder conditions not typically linked to direct nerve involvement, prompting questions about their underlying causes. This review aimed to explore the existing literature on hand paresthesia and numbness in patients with common shoulder pathologies. The goal was to identify gaps in our understanding of the prevalence and mechanisms behind these symptoms.

Methods

To conduct this review, a search strategy was formulated to target key terms related to hand paresthesia, numbness, and various shoulder pathologies. PubMed, Scopus, Embase via OVID, and Cochrane Library were searched, resulting in an initial pool of 33 articles. After screen

SUBMITTER: Zhang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11836736 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature