Wartenberg syndrome

Also known as: Cheiralgia paresthetica

Superficial radial sensory neuropathy.

Medical specialty: Neurology
Subspecialty: Neurology / Neuromuscular
Sex & age distribution: Male: affected; Female: affected equally; Children: rare
Gene(s) involved: None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Compression by handcuffs or watch straps.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (2)

burning paindorsal radial hand numbness

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