Peripheral Nerve Disorders

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Risk Factors: Occupation, Diabetic

Entrapment of median nerve in carpal tunnel causing pain and paresthesias in associated dermatome

+Tinel, +Median nerve compression, +Phalen

Tx: Cock up wrist splint, NSAIDS, activity modifications, surgery if refractory.

 

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Autonomic dysfunction after an injury

**ALLODYNIA**

B.A.T.

Burning sensation

Autonomic Dysfunction

Trophic Changes (change in hair growth, changes in skin healing)

Guillain Barre Syndrome

Demyelinating disorder of the peripheral nerves

Can happen after viral illnesses or GI illness (Campylobacter Jejuni MCC)

Symmetric Ascending Paralysis

Decreased / Absent DTR’s

Tx: Plasmapheresis, IVIG

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