Radial Nerve Neuropathy
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Radial nerve neuropathy is a disorder of the radial nerve, which runs along the arm and controls the movement of the wrist and fingers, as well as sensation in part of the hand.
Common symptoms: It can cause weakness in extending the wrist or fingers (the so-called "wrist drop"), tingling, numbness, or pain in the forearm and the back of the hand.
Common causes: It is usually related to prolonged compression of the nerve, arm fractures, sustained postures, or direct injuries.
Which specialist treats it? The orthopedist and the hand surgeon are the ones who evaluate this type of disorder, sometimes together with reconstructive plastic surgery. If you notice weakness or loss of sensation in the hand, it is advisable to have it checked by one of these professionals to pinpoint the origin.
Data on 427 doctors who treat radial nerve neuropathy
Which specialist treats radial nerve neuropathy?
Radial nerve neuropathy should be evaluated by an orthopedist or a hand surgeon, specialists in arm and hand conditions. A plastic surgeon may be involved in cases requiring reconstruction. You can find these specialists available.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in radial nerve neuropathy
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. César Nájera
Dr. Hugo Arturo González Martínez
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Diego Alejandro Oliva Vallejo
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Rogelio García Cruz
Dr. Christian Jonathan Ventoledo López
Dr. José Francisco Mendiola González
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sergio David Vallejo Toro
Dr. Alejandro López Garibay
Dr. José Antonio Lemus Tiscareño
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Frequently asked questions
What is radial nerve neuropathy?
Radial nerve neuropathy is a disorder of the radial nerve, which runs along the arm and controls the movement of the wrist and fingers, as well as sensation in part of the hand.
Which doctor treats radial nerve neuropathy?
Radial nerve neuropathy should be evaluated by an orthopedist or a hand surgeon, specialists in arm and hand conditions. A plastic surgeon may be involved in cases requiring reconstruction. You can find these specialists available.