Muscle Paralysis & Weakness
Conditions Muscle Paralysis & Weakness When a nerve can no longer drive a muscle, the result is weakness or paralysis. Nerve transfers and reconstruction can re-power muscles that have lost their signal. Schedule Your Consultation Call (212) 540-4263 Nerve Driven weakness Transfers Restore power Function The goal Understanding the Condition What Is Muscle Paralysis & […]
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Compression Neuropathies Compression of the brachial plexus nerves as they pass between the neck and shoulder, causing arm pain, numbness, and weakness. Schedule Your Consultation Call (212) 540-4263 Understanding the Condition What Is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? Thoracic outlet syndrome occurs when the nerves of the brachial plexus are compressed in the space between the collarbone […]
Peroneal Tunnel Compression
Compression Neuropathies Compression of the peroneal nerve near the outer knee — a leading cause of foot drop that is often correctable with decompression. Schedule Your Consultation Call (212) 540-4263 Understanding the Condition What Is Peroneal Tunnel Compression? The peroneal nerve wraps around the outer knee, where it is vulnerable to compression from crossing the […]
Tibial Tunnel Syndrome
Compression Neuropathies Compression of the tibial nerve in the lower leg or ankle, producing pain and numbness along the nerve’s path into the foot. Schedule Your Consultation Call (212) 540-4263 Understanding the Condition What Is Tibial Tunnel Syndrome? The tibial nerve can be compressed along its course in the lower leg and ankle, disrupting sensation […]
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Compression Neuropathies Compression of the tibial nerve at the inner ankle — the foot’s equivalent of carpal tunnel — causing burning and numbness in the sole. Schedule Your Consultation Call (212) 540-4263 Understanding the Condition What Is Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome? Tarsal tunnel syndrome is compression of the tibial nerve as it passes behind the inner […]
Piriformis Syndrome
Compression Neuropathies Compression of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle in the buttock — a peripheral cause of sciatica that responds to nerve-focused treatment. Schedule Your Consultation Call (212) 540-4263 Understanding the Condition What Is Piriformis Syndrome? In piriformis syndrome, the sciatic nerve is compressed by the piriformis muscle deep in the buttock. This […]
Pronator Syndrome
Compression Neuropathies Compression of the median nerve in the forearm, causing symptoms that overlap with carpal tunnel but with a different site of compression. Schedule Your Consultation Call (212) 540-4263 Understanding the Condition What Is Pronator Syndrome? Pronator syndrome is compression of the median nerve as it passes between the muscles of the forearm. It […]
Radial Tunnel Syndrome
Compression Neuropathies Compression of the radial nerve near the elbow, producing deep aching forearm pain that is often mistaken for tennis elbow. Schedule Your Consultation Call (212) 540-4263 Understanding the Condition What Is Radial Tunnel Syndrome? Radial tunnel syndrome is compression of the radial nerve as it passes through the forearm muscles just below the […]
Cubital Tunnel
Compression Neuropathies Compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow — the second most common nerve compression. It produces numbness in the small and ring fingers and, if ignored, lasting hand weakness. Schedule Your Consultation Call (212) 540-4263 2nd Most common compression Ulnar Nerve affected Elbow Site of compression Understanding the Condition What Is Cubital […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Compression Neuropathies The most common compression neuropathy — caused by pressure on the median nerve at the wrist. With timely treatment, the numbness, tingling, and night pain can be reversed. Schedule Your Consultation Call (212) 540-4263 Median Nerve compressed at the wrist ~15min Typical release procedure 24–48h Back to light use Understanding the Condition What […]