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Inflammation Causes Some Postsurgical Neuropathies


A Mayo Clinic study found that nerve inflammation may cause the pain, numbness and weakness following surgical procedures that is known as postsurgical neuropathy. The development of post-surgical neuropathies is typically attributed to compression or stretching of nerves during surgery. … Continue reading

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Inflammation in Post-Surgical Peripheral Nerve Disorders


The development of peripheral nerve disorders following surgery is typically attributed to mechanical factors such as compression, stretching or transection during surgery, but new Mayo Clinic research has shown that inflammatory mechanisms may play a role in some cases. Peripheral … Continue reading

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