ENTRAPMENT NEUROPATHIES
\ɛntɹˈapmənt njuːɹˈɒpəθɪz], \ɛntɹˈapmənt njuːɹˈɒpəθɪz], \ɛ_n_t_ɹ_ˈa_p_m_ə_n_t n_j_uː_ɹ_ˈɒ_p_ə_θ_ɪ_z]\
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Mechanical compression of nerves or nerve roots from internal or external causes. These may result in a conduction block to nerve impulses (due to MYELIN SHEATH dysfunction) or axonal loss. The nerve and nerve sheath injuries may be caused by ISCHEMIA; INFLAMMATION; or a direct mechanical effect.
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