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.
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 71 doctors who treat radial nerve neuropathy
Specialties that treat radial nerve neuropathy
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in radial nerve neuropathy
Dr. Raul Aragon Lopez
Dr. Omar Cortez
Dr. Bernardo Rivas De Leon
Dr. Juan Carlos Valle Landa
Dr. Santiago Valentin Guerrero
Dr. Mauricio Ordoñez Hinojos
Dr. Mario Alberto Ciénega Ramos
Dr. Jesus Francisco Meza Santini
Dr. Fernando Guevara Ayon
Dr. Marco Antonio Aviña González
Dr. Sergio Enrique Gomez Gallegos
Dr. José Antonio Velutini Kochen
Dr. Gilberto Reyna Olivera
Dr. Gustavo Rioja Garrido
Dr. Tomás Gómez Gutiérrez
Dr. Karen Gudiño Badillo
Dr. Karen Gudiño Badillo
Dr. Karen Gudiño Badillo
Dr. Karen Gudiño Badillo
Dr. Raymundo Torres Piña
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 is usually treated by specialists in hand surgeon, aesthetic and cosmetic surgeon, plastic surgeon, orthopedist, reconstructive plastic surgeon, cosmetic and aesthetic surgeon, plastic surgeon.