Femoral Neuropathy OBJECTIVES To describe the normal anatomy of the femoral nerve. To list pathological conditions causing femoral neuropathy. To describe an unusual cause of femoral neuropathy. VIGNETTE Following thoracolumbar…

L5 Radiculopathy (Disc Herniation) OBJECTIVES To review risk factors for lumbar disc herniations. To review the clinical presentation of lumbar radiculopathies. To discuss the most common etiologies of lumbar radiculopathy….

Polyneuropathy/Sensory Neuronopathy OBJECTIVES To review the differential diagnosis of progressive sensory neuronopathy. To list empirical treatment options for immune-mediated peripheral neuropathy. To summarize treatment options for chronic neuropathic pain. VIGNETTE…

Brachial Plexopathy (Parsonage-Turner Syndrome) OBJECTIVES To review pertinent applied anatomy of the brachial plexus. To analyze most common etiologies of brachial plexopathies. To review current ancillary evaluation techniques of brachial…

Hypoglossal Nerve Palsy OBJECTIVES To name the location of the hypoglossal nucleus. To name the most common signs and symptoms of hypoglossal nerve palsy. To name the most common causes…

Peripheral Facial Nerve Palsy OBJECTIVES To name the most common symptoms of facial nerve palsy. To name the distinguishing characteristics of an upper motor neuron and a lower motor neuron…

Combined Median and Ulnar Neuropathy OBJECTIVES To identify localizing features when dual neuropathy is present. To name the most useful clinical tests that distinguish ulnar from median neuropathy. To emphasize…

Ulnar Neuropathy at the Elbow OBJECTIVES To name the most common symptoms of an ulnar neuropathy. To name the most useful diagnostic test to confirm an ulnar neuropathy. To name…

Bilateral Carpal Tunnel in Pregnancy OBJECTIVES To name the nerve affected in carpal tunnel syndrome. To name the most common symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. To name the most useful…