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A specific mononeuropathy, caused by entrapment of the superficial branch of the radial nerve.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Lanzetta|first=M|author2=Foucher, G |title=Entrapment of the superficial branch of the radial nerve (Wartenberg's syndrome). A report of 52 cases|journal=International orthopaedics|date=December 1993 |volume=17|issue=6|pages=342–5|pmid=8163306|doi=10.1007/bf00180450}}</ref> Symptoms include numbness, tingling, and weakness of the posterior aspect of the thumb. |
A specific mononeuropathy, caused by entrapment of the superficial branch of the radial nerve.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Lanzetta|first=M|author2=Foucher, G |title=Entrapment of the superficial branch of the radial nerve (Wartenberg's syndrome). A report of 52 cases|journal=International orthopaedics|date=December 1993 |volume=17|issue=6|pages=342–5|pmid=8163306|doi=10.1007/bf00180450}}</ref> Symptoms include numbness, tingling, and weakness of the posterior aspect of the thumb. |
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It is not to be confused with [[Wartenberg's migratory sensory neuropathy]], [[Waardenburg syndrome]], or [[Lateral medullary syndrome]] (known as Wallenberg's Syndrome). |
It is not to be confused with [[Wartenberg's migratory sensory neuropathy]], [[Waardenburg syndrome]], or [[Lateral medullary syndrome]] (known as Wallenberg's Syndrome). Also not to be confused with a Wartenberg's Sign, which relates to entrapment of the Ulnar Nerve in the Cubital Tunnel. |
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Revision as of 15:25, 20 April 2016
A specific mononeuropathy, caused by entrapment of the superficial branch of the radial nerve.[1] Symptoms include numbness, tingling, and weakness of the posterior aspect of the thumb.
It is not to be confused with Wartenberg's migratory sensory neuropathy, Waardenburg syndrome, or Lateral medullary syndrome (known as Wallenberg's Syndrome). Also not to be confused with a Wartenberg's Sign, which relates to entrapment of the Ulnar Nerve in the Cubital Tunnel.
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- ^ Lanzetta, M; Foucher, G (December 1993). "Entrapment of the superficial branch of the radial nerve (Wartenberg's syndrome). A report of 52 cases". International orthopaedics. 17 (6): 342–5. doi:10.1007/bf00180450. PMID 8163306.
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