Diseases [C] » Nervous System Diseases [C10] » Neuromuscular Diseases » Peripheral Nervous System Diseases » Nerve Compression Syndromes
Description
Mechanical compression of nerves or nerve roots from internal or external causes. These may result in a conduction block to nerve impulses (due to MYELIN SHEATH dysfunction) or axonal loss. The nerve and nerve sheath injuries may be caused by ISCHEMIA; INFLAMMATION; or a direct mechanical effect. MeSH
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