Pendergrast is an anesthesiology resident physician at the University of Michigan. The 1 in 5 Americans suffering from chronic pain may soon lose access to evidence-based interventions that have ...

Many individuals with neurological conditions often experience continued impairments and functional deficits despite completion of intensive ...

Postsurgical nerve damage can occur for various reasons, including misdiagnosis, surgical error, and scar tissue formation. Common signs of postoperative nerve damage include tingling, numbness, ...

Peripheral nerve impairments in older adults were tied to a higher risk of subsequent dementia, a study of longitudinal data showed. Combined sensory and motor impairments in the lower leg doubled the ...

The obturator nerve is a large, multibranched nerve that travels through your pelvis to your inner thigh. This nerve helps you feel sensations like temperature and pain in your lower limbs. It also ...

Treatment for peripheral nerve damage can vary based on the underlying condition. Remedies like soaking in a warm bath and getting regular exercise may provide some relief. Peripheral neuropathy is a ...

The median nerve is one of many peripheral nerves that extend throughout the body. This nerve in particular provides important control of the hand, wrist, and forearm and is commonly associated with ...

Peripheral neuropathy symptoms often begin with pain or tingling in the hands and feet. Peripheral neuropathy is not common in children. Early diagnosis gives a better chance of reversing nerve damage ...

The deep peroneal nerve makes up one section of the common peroneal nerve. The common peroneal nerve runs alongside the sciatic nerve, from the femur to the buttocks. It then courses further down on ...

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