About The Medical Condition Nerve Compression Syndrome
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Nerve Compression Syndrome
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Nerve Compression Syndrome?
Mechanical compression of nerves or nerve roots from internal or external causes. These may result in a conduction block to nerve impulses (due to MYELIN SHEATH dysfunction) or axonal loss. The nerve and nerve sheath injuries may be caused by ISCHEMIA; INFLAMMATION; or a direct mechanical effect.
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