Radial nerve injury can be caused by physical trauma, infection, or exposure to toxins. An injury to the radial nerve can lead to radial neuropathy, also called radial nerve palsy. The radial nerve ...

A nerve block, or neural blockade, is a method of producing anesthesia — a loss of feeling used to prevent or control pain. Nerve blocks can be surgical or nonsurgical. Nonsurgical nerve blocks ...

Background: Peripheral nerve palsies of the upper extremities presenting at birth can be distressing for families and care providers. It is therefore important to be able to identify patients whose ...

A nerve block works by preventing pain signals from reaching the brain. There are permanent and temporary options. Both are generally safe procedures. Nerve blocks are an effective way to prevent, ...