Radial Nerve Neuropathy treatment in Magdalena Contreras

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.