Differential diagnosis of the most common сompressive neuropathy of the upper limb

Background. Currently there are many articles that describe the most specific symptoms, diagnostic tests and studies aimed at verifying the diagnosis of tunnel neuropathies. However, the problem of a low level of awareness among doctors who do not have enough experience in such pathologies treatment still exists. Often incorrect diagnoses are made, which not only do not alleviate the patient clinical symptoms but, on the contrary, aggravate it.

Review purpose. To determine and identify the main diagnostic criteria that allow to differentiate the most common tunnel syndromes of the upper limb.

Results. After analyzing the most common forms of upper limb tunnel syndromes, we have formed a table of «differential diagnosis» of the main symptoms and diagnostic criteria of the described conditions.

Conclusion. Developed table of «differential diagnosis» of the most common upper limb tunnel syndromes makes it possible to simplify the process of their verification, which can significantly reduce the rate of making incorrect diagnoses.

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