The Double Crush in Nerve-Entrapment Syndromes

Nerve Monitoring During Proximal Humeral Fracture Fixation: What Have We Learned?

“…There were seven patients with diabetes in the subgroup of those who experienced neurologic compromise, which is consistent with a previous study showing an increased risk for nerve injury in diabetics undergoing orthopaedic surgical procedures [31]. In analyzing our patients with cervical spine disease, we have postulated a double-crush phenomenon may be contributing to this subset of patients having a higher rate of nerve dysfunction [29]. In analyzing our patients with low BMI and their potential for increased prevalence of nerve alert, we have no clear explanation for this finding.…”

Reduced motor conduction velocity of the ulnar nerve in spinal cord injured patients

“…Ulnar nerve impairment may be diagnosed by electromyography and electro neurography (Checkles et at., 1971; Upton & McComas, 1973). Publications have shown conflicting results (Goldkamp, 1967;Kyoichi et at., 1975) in reporting the presence of ulnar nerve pathology.…”

Topographic relations between the neural and ligamentous structures of the lumbosacral junction: in-vitro investigation

“…Damage-inducing factors present in individual cases may be potentiated by an increase in intraneuronal tension. At the same time, as regards the integrity of the axons, an injury at a specific point can impair structure and function at other points [43]. It is doubtful whether a causal elimination of the structures described in the sense of preventive neurolysis would be practicable, due to their position directly below the iliac vessels and their bifurcation.…”