Other Compressive Neuropathies

Less common compressive neuropathies can give similar symptoms to other conditions and are usually diagnosed when initial treatment fails.  They can respond to bracing, steroid injections, and decompression surgery.

Radial Tunnel/ PIN Syndrome

Compression of the radial nerve near the elbow can cause pain in isolation or with weakness of the extensor muscles.

Wartenberg Syndrome

Compression of the sensory branch of the radial nerve in isolation can cause a burning pain on the thumb side of the forearm and wrist.

Pronator Syndrome

Though much less common than carpal tunnel syndrome, Compression of the median nerve higher in the arm can cause numbness and weakness in the median nerve distribution.