Suprascapular Neuropathy
There are many causes of shoulder pain because of the plethora of structures that are involved with passive and active stability and mobility of the glenohumeral joint, clavicle, scapula, and cervical spine. Of the many causes of pain, weakness, or dysfunction in the shoulder, one to consider is a suprascapular nerve compromise or neuropathy. In […]
The “Ulnar Hand:” Three Case Studies
The human nervous system is an intricate thing, with nerve signals twisting and turning through structures called columns, roots, trunks, and cords on their way from the brain to the extremities and back again. As complex as this labyrinth is, in most people its twists and turns are nearly identical. This allows an electromyographer to […]
Results of a Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
The most common cause for numbness, tingling, and pain of the hand is due to a compressed median nerve at or through the carpal tunnel.1 There are many clinical tests that can be performed to aid in the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome, including the square sign test, carpal tunnel compression test, Phalen’s test, or […]
