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Entrapment sites of the median nerve above the wrist

Photograph of upper extremity cadaveric dissection depicting the median nerve course. (A) location of supracondylar process and ligament of Struthers, (B) remnant of severed bicipital aponeurosis, and (C) the pronator teres muscle. (Contributed by Dr. Mazen M Dimachkie.)

Associated Disorders

  • Blunt and penetrating trauma around the elbow
  • Flu-like illness
  • Forearm or elbow fractures
  • Nerve ischemia
  • Neuralgic amyotrophy
  • Nonmedian sensory loss and weakness
  • Reflex asymmetry
  • Repetitive pronation
  • Repetitive use of forearm flexors