Peripheral nerve disorders can be disabling yet often under-recognized. The page helps patients understand when numbness, hand weakness, foot drop or shooting pain deserves surgical assessment.
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Symptoms
Warning signs include persistent tingling, burning pain, weakness, muscle wasting, foot drop or loss of grip.
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Diagnosis
Clinical examination is supported by nerve conduction studies, MRI or ultrasound when required.
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Treatment
Options include medication, splinting, physiotherapy, decompression, repair or tumor removal depending on the cause.