Wartenberg's syndrome

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Wartenberg's syndrome is a specific mononeuropathy, caused by entrapment of the superficial branch of the radial nerve.

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Symptoms include numbness, tingling, and weakness of the posterior aspect of the thumb. Also called Cheiralgia paresthetica.

Not to be confused with[edit | edit source]

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