Nerve compression syndromes at the shoulder and the arm – anatomical, clinical and therapeutical perspective
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Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026)Artículos

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026)

Nerve compression syndromes at the shoulder and the arm – anatomical, clinical and therapeutical perspective

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Keywords

brachial plexus
brachial plexus compression

How to Cite

Bonilla Alvarado, F., Lee Shih, H., Romero Gómez, Y. ., Morales Alfaro, E., & Pacheco Soto , C. . (2026). Nerve compression syndromes at the shoulder and the arm – anatomical, clinical and therapeutical perspective. Revista Ciencia Y Salud, 10(1), 55–67. https://doi.org/10.34192/cienciaysalud.v10i1.927

Abstract

Nerve compression syndromes are common conditions in the upper limb that can cause symptoms such as pain, muscle weakness, paresthesia, and functional impairments, significantly affecting the quality of life of those affected. These conditions are due to compressions caused by either extrinsic or intrinsic alterations of the compromised nerve. The variety of clinical manifestations presents a diagnostic challenge. This study aims to provide an anatomical description of the main compression sites of the terminal branches of the brachial plexus in the shoulder, axillary, and arm regions, to facilitate their clinical identification.

https://doi.org/10.34192/cienciaysalud.v10i1.927
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Copyright (c) 2026 Francisco Bonilla Alvarado, Halest Lee Shih, Yerlyn Romero Gómez, Eduardo Morales Alfaro, Carlos Pacheco Soto

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