Medial Cutaneous Nerve Syndrome

Medial cutaneous nerve syndrome is a neurological disorder associated with damage to the medial cutaneous nerve of the shoulder.

Causes

The main reasons for the development of this syndrome:

1. Compression of the nerve in the elbow joint due to tumors, cysts, and scar changes.

2. Nerve injury in the shoulder or forearm.

3. Inflammatory diseases (neuritis).

Symptoms

Characteristic symptoms of medial cutaneous nerve syndrome of the shoulder:

1. Numbness and tingling of the skin on the inner surface of the shoulder, forearm and palm.

2. Pain in the area of ​​the inner surface of the shoulder and forearm.

3. Decreased sensitivity in the area of ​​nerve innervation.

Diagnostics

To make a diagnosis:

1. History taking and neurological examination.

2. ENMG to assess nerve conduction.

3. MRI of the shoulder joint to identify possible causes of nerve compression.

Treatment

Treatment depends on the cause of the syndrome. You may need:

1. Taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

2. Physiotherapy and exercise therapy.

3. Surgery to decompress the nerve.

4. Elimination of factors causing nerve compression.

The prognosis with timely treatment is usually favorable. Complete restoration of nerve function is possible.