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Dr. Doumas Contributes to the Hospital Physician Orthopaedic Surgery Board Review Manual

Dr. Doumas Contributes to the Hospital Physician Orthopaedic Surgery Board Review Manual

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Dr. Christopher Doumas is a contributing editor to an article recently published by the Hospital Physician Orthopaedic Surgery Board Review Manual Compression Neuropathies of the Upper Extremity. This article provides a guide for practicing physicians preparing for their board examinations in the compression neuropathies of the upper extremities. Local compression neuropathy is caused by anything that affects the space available for a specific nerve resulting from masses, trauma, medical conditions, etc. Common symptoms may include numbness and weakness of the hand. Orthopaedic surgeons are responsible for clarifying the site of compression using a physical examination, history, and electrophysiologic testing and furthermore determining the severity of nerve involvement. Once this is completed a treatment can be implemented depending on the severity of the nerve compression. Surgery is performed in severe cases. Overall this book is a helpful guide to review the anatomy, diagnosis, and treatment of upper extremity neuropathies.

Full Article: http://www.orthopaedicsurgery-digital.com/hospitalphysician/volume8part2#pg1