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Semin Neurol 2025; 45(01): 013-023
DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1791578
Invited Review

Updates on Common Mononeuropathies

Angelica Cornejo
1   Department of Neurology, New York Presbyterian, New York, New York
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Mary L. Vo
2   Department of Neurology, Peripheral Neuropathy Center, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York
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Abstract

This article provides an overview of the most common mononeuropathies. It includes a description of the neuroanatomy and function of each nerve which allows clinical localization of the lesion. It also describes the clinical presentation, findings in electrodiagnostic studies, updates in imaging including neuromuscular ultrasound and magnetic resonance neurography, and recommended treatment. While mononeuropathies may be part of polyneuropathy, this scenario is beyond the scope of this article. The most common mononeuropathy is carpal tunnel syndrome. Its prevalence in the United States is estimated at 50 per 1,000. The second most common entrapment neuropathy is ulnar neuropathy at the elbow. The incidence was calculated as 20.9% in a 2005 study. The most common compressive neuropathy of the lower extremity is peroneal neuropathy. Other common mononeuropathies included in this article are radial neuropathy, tibial neuropathy, and femoral neuropathy.

Keywords

mononeuropathy - entrapment neuropathy - median neuropathy - ulnar neuropathy - radial neuropathy - tibial neuropathy - peroneal neuropathy - femoral neuropathy


Publication History

Article published online:
11 October 2024

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