Musculocutaneous nerve damage is an uncommon but important cause of arm weakness and altered sensation. In sport, it's usually related to trauma, overstretching, or entrapment of the nerve during high-demand activity. The nerve supplies the biceps, brachialis, and coracobrachialis muscles, and gives sensation to the outer forearm — so when it's injured, both movement [...]
The radial nerve runs the length of the arm, powering the muscles that straighten the wrist and fingers and carrying sensation to the back of the hand. When it's compressed or trapped — radial nerve entrapment — it can cause anything from weakness and "wrist drop" to nagging outer forearm pain. So where does [...]
Forearm splints are a lesser-known overuse injury — essentially the forearm's version of shin splints. They cause aching pain in the forearm from repetitive weight-bearing and gripping and are most common in gymnasts. So what are forearm splints, and how do we treat them? What are forearm splints? Forearm splints are an overuse [...]
Intersection syndrome is an overuse injury that affects the lower forearm. It causes pain and inflammation due to friction between the muscles and tendons. This condition is prevalent among individuals who engage in repetitive wrist movements, particularly those involved in sports. This blog discusses symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for intersection syndrome wrist. What [...]
