FESSH prep Compressive neuropathies Multi site compression

Double crush syndrome

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FESSH-006Compressive neuropathies●●○ intermediate

Concerning double crush syndrome.

  1. 1.Double crush syndrome suggests that a peripheral nerve compressed at multiple sites is more vulnerable to dysfunction.

  2. 2.Carpal tunnel syndrome and cervical radiculopathy frequently coexist in double crush syndrome.

  3. 3.Surgical decompression of one site reliably resolves symptoms when double crush syndrome is present.

  4. 4.Electrodiagnostic testing can reliably confirm the presence of double crush syndrome.

  5. 5.Patients with diabetes mellitus are more likely to experience double crush syndrome.

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Question ID
FESSH-006
First published
Last reviewed
Version
v1.0