Wartenberg's syndrome

Wartenberg's syndrome
Synonyms	Cheiralgia paresthetica
Pronounce	N/A
Specialty	N/A
Symptoms	Pain, numbness, and tingling in the dorsal aspect of the hand and thumb
Complications	None
Onset	Typically adulthood
Duration	Can be chronic
Types	N/A
Causes	Compression or irritation of the superficial branch of the radial nerve
Risks	Repetitive strain, trauma, tight wristbands
Diagnosis	Clinical examination, nerve conduction study
Differential diagnosis	De Quervain's tenosynovitis, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Cervical radiculopathy
Prevention	N/A
Treatment	Rest, splinting, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), physical therapy
Medication	N/A
Prognosis	Generally good with treatment
Frequency	Rare
Deaths	N/A

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

Symptoms

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

Not to be confused with

• It is not to be confused with Wartenberg's migratory sensory neuropathy, Waardenburg syndrome, or Lateral medullary syndrome (known as Wallenberg's Syndrome).
• Also not to be confused with a Wartenberg's Sign, which relates to entrapment of the Ulnar Nerve in the Cubital Tunnel.