When nerve fibers are broken, the end of the fiber farthest from the brain dies, while the insulation stays intact, leaving empty tubes which used to carry the nerve fibers. The end that is closest to the brain does not die, and after some time may begin to heal. IsRead More →
Genitofemoral neuralgia is caused by compression of the genitofemoral nerve anywhere along its path. The most common causes of compression of this nerve are from trauma, especially blunt trauma to the nerve, as well as damage to the nerve during pelvic surgery. Genitofemoral neuralgia will rarely occur by itself. WhatRead More →
Introduction. The accessory spinal nerve or XI cranial nerve is essential for neck and shoulder movement, the intrinsic musculature of the larynx, and the sensitive afferences of the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid musculature. What are the functions of cranial nerve XI? This nerve supplies the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles, which haveRead More →
Most traumatic brachial plexus injuries occur when the arm is forcefully pulled or stretched. Many events can cause the injury, including falls, motor vehicle collisions, knife and gunshot wounds, and most commonly, motorcycle collisions. How do you treat brachial plexus pain? Brachial plexus injuries can limit your range of motionRead More →
Lowering the heart rate and blood pressure: If the vagus nerve is overactive, it can lead to the heart being unable to pump enough blood around the body. In some cases, excessive vagus nerve activity can cause loss of consciousness and organ damage. What are the symptoms of vagus nerveRead More →
There is clinical evidence of cranial nerve involvement in 18% of patients with leprosy. The fifth and seventh cranial nerves are the most affected. Out of 100 leprosy patients in a consecutive series 22 had cranial nerve involvement. What is neuritic leprosy? The original definition of pure neuritic leprosy asRead More →
tingling. burning. numbness. pain. muscle weakness. stinging pain, such as pins and needles. the area may feel it has “fallen asleep” What parts of the body can a pinched nerve in the neck affect? A pinched nerve in the cervical spine can directly affect sensations in the neck, head, shoulders,Read More →
9 Treatments Adjust your posture. You may need to change how you’re sitting or standing to relieve pain from a pinched nerve. … Use a standing workstation. Standing workstations are gaining popularity, and for good reason. … Rest. … Splint. … Stretch. … Apply heat. … Use ice. … ElevateRead More →
The supraorbital nerve branches from the frontal nerve midway between the base and apex of the orbit. It travels anteriorly above the levator palpebrae superioris and exits the orbit through the supraorbital foramen (or notch) in the superior margin orbit. It exits the orbit lateral to the supratrochlear nerve. HowRead More →
The supraorbital nerve exits the supraorbital foramen, which lies approximately 2-3 cm lateral to the midline of the face, at the inferior edge of the supraorbital ridge. What happens if the supraorbital nerve is damaged? If there is damage to the supraorbital nerve, you may experience supraorbital neuralgia with painRead More →