PeripheralNerves.com

Welcome to this website about Peripheral Nerve Conditions. Peripheral nerves are present in the limbs with central attachment to the spinal cord. They are therefore ''Peripheral'' to the spinal cord nerves.  

What is this website about?

We aim to  be a resource on conditions of the Peripheral nerves. We hope to educate patients, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, physicians and surgeons. These are obscure but not uncommon problems. We find patients with these conditions and their carers  would like more information about these conditions. They are often uninformed or wrongly educated about their problems. This sometimes sadly is the case with paramedical and even medical personnel.

Peripheralnerves.com is a medical/ health site therefore certain parts  may contain information or illustrations found to be distressing to some individuals. Visitors with a sensitive predisposition are warned of this from the outset. The Peripheralnerves.com also recommends that parents, guardians, or other responsible adults provide direct supervision and assistance of youth Internet use.

This Peripheralnerves.com web site is designed for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you suspect you have a health problem, contact your health care provider. Before using this site please read the Disclaimer. In the development and upkeep of this website we will maintain a high standard of Ethics. We will endeavor to adhere to the Health on the Net (HON) guidelines.

The conditions that we will try to provide more information on are given below:

Important: The Obstetric Brachial Plexus pages are up. A lot of the areas are still under construction. The others will be added to soon, so keep coming back.

1. Obstetric Brachial Plexus (OBP) Injury : This condition also has the synonym of Erb's or Klumpke's palsy.

2. Adult Brachial Plexus Injury: High energy injury to the neck resulting in injury to the Brachial Plexus group of nerves to the shoulder, arm and hand.

3. Peripheral Nerve Injury: Includes injury to individual nerves like Ulnar nerve, Radial nerve, Median nerve, Axillary nerve, Sciatic nerve, Peroneal nerve, Tibial nerve and Femoral nerve etc.

4. Nerve Compression Syndromes: Includes Carpal Tunnel syndrome, Tarsal tunnel syndrome, Pyriformis syndrome, Anterior interosseous nerve compression etc

5. Peripheral nerve Tumours: Nerves and nerve sheaths can give rise to tumours both benign and malignant tumours.

Contact Information

We will try to answer any genuine queries as well as try to take on board suggestions to improve this site. You can also use the feedback form.

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Last modified: July 02, 2002