Wartenberg's syndrome
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]
- 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.
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