Upper Extremity Compressive Neuropathies in the Pediatric and Adolescent Populations.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

Although somewhat rare, upper extremity compressive neuropathies can occur in the pediatric and adolescent populations due to various etiologies. Some of the most common conditions seen include thoracic outlet syndrome, supracondylar process syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome with subluxation of the ulnar nerve, and carpal tunnel syndrome. This review will focus on these diagnoses and how to address them in the pediatric and adolescent populations.

Recent findings

Due to the rarity of upper extremity compressive neuropathies in the pediatric and adolescent populations, substantial advancement in the literature does not routinely occur. However, recent literature has found a difference in the rate of various subtypes of thoracic outlet syndrome in children ve

SUBMITTER: Codd CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7661676 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature