Peripheral Nerve Injury
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A peripheral nerve injury consists of damage to the nerves that connect the brain and spinal cord with the rest of the body, affecting the transmission of signals to muscles and skin. It can compromise strength, sensation, or both in the area involved.
Frequent symptoms: Tingling, numbness, muscle weakness, pain, or loss of sensation in the region that depends on the affected nerve.
Common causes: Trauma, prolonged compression, cuts, fractures, or certain diseases can cause it.
Which specialist treats it? Depending on the case, the neurologist and the neurophysiologist are involved in studying nerve function, as well as the orthopedic surgeon or the hand surgeon when a surgical approach is required. If you notice persistent loss of strength or sensation, it is worth having a professional evaluate the affected nerve and guide the steps to follow.
Data on 216 doctors who treat peripheral nerve injury
Which specialist treats peripheral nerve injury?
Peripheral nerve injury is treated by an orthopedist, a specialist in bones and joints. A neurophysiologist may also assist with diagnosis. Find both specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in peripheral nerve injury
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. César Nájera
Dr. Hugo Arturo González Martínez
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Diego Alejandro Oliva Vallejo
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. Rogelio García Cruz
Dr. Christian Jonathan Ventoledo López
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Frequently asked questions
What is peripheral nerve injury?
A peripheral nerve injury consists of damage to the nerves that connect the brain and spinal cord with the rest of the body, affecting the transmission of signals to muscles and skin. It can compromise strength, sensation, or both in the area involved.
Which doctor treats peripheral nerve injury?
Peripheral nerve injury is treated by an orthopedist, a specialist in bones and joints. A neurophysiologist may also assist with diagnosis. Find both specialists.