Skip to search formSkip to main contentSkip to account menu

Nerve compression syndrome

Known as: nerve trap, entrapment neuropathies, entrapment neuropathy 
Mechanical compression of nerves or nerve roots from internal or external causes. These may result in a conduction block to nerve impulses (due to… 
National Institutes of Health

Related topics

Related topics

12 relations
Compartment syndromesHereditary liability to pressure palsiesIn BloodMicrobiological

Narrower (4)

Entrapment NeuropathiesMeralgia Paraesthetica, FamilialMeralgia parestheticaNerve Entrapment

Papers overview

Semantic Scholar uses AI to extract papers important to this topic.
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Percutaneous transpedicular vertebroplasty with calcium phosphate cement in the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression and burst fractures.
OBJECT Osteoporotic vertebral fractures occasionally lead to late-onset collapse, kyphosis, persistent back pain, and disability… 
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Sensitivity and specificity of MRA in the diagnosis of neurovascular compression in patients with trigeminal neuralgia
Abstract The published rates of operatively confirmed neurovascular compression as the cause for trigeminal neuralgia range from… 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
Viscoelastic Properties of the Pig Temporomandibular Joint Articular Soft Tissues of the Condyle and Disc
It has been suggested that a sustained loading condition such as clenching could compress the temporomandibular joint (TMJ… 
Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
Detection of a Shared Colon Epithelial Epitope on Barrett Epithelium by a Novel Monoclonal Antibody
In Barrett epithelium, the typical esophageal stratified squamous epithelium is replaced by metaplastic columnar epithelial cells… 
Highly Cited
1986
Highly Cited
1986
Modified pubovaginal sling in girls with myelodysplasia.
Highly Cited
1984
Highly Cited
1984
Conduction block in compression neuropathy: Recognition and quantification
Previous reports of conduction block in compression neuropathy have used the amplitude difference of the compound muscle action… 
Highly Cited
1980
Highly Cited
1980
Tracheal compression as a cause of apnea following repair of tracheoesophageal fistula: treatment by aortopexy.
Highly Cited
1980
Highly Cited
1980
Micturitional static urethral pressure profile: a method of recording urethral pressure profile during voiding and the implications.
Highly Cited
1980
Highly Cited
1980
Suprapubic suspension of Kaufman urinary incontinence prosthesis: new technique.
Highly Cited
1975
Highly Cited
1975
Hemifacial spasm: ultrastructural changes in the facial nerve induced by neurovascular compression.
In patients with hemifacial spasm, pathological changes were found in the facial nerve resulting from neurovascular compression… 
By clicking accept or continuing to use the site, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Policy (opens in a new tab), Terms of Service (opens in a new tab), and Dataset License (opens in a new tab)