Optic Nerve Disorders
Optic Nerve Disorders can lead to significant visual impairment or even blindness. These disorders encompass a wide range of conditions, including optic neuritis, optic nerve atrophy, optic nerve glioma, and…
Optic Nerve Disorders can lead to significant visual impairment or even blindness. These disorders encompass a wide range of conditions, including optic neuritis, optic nerve atrophy, optic nerve glioma, and…
What is an Oculomotor Nerve Palsy? An eye condition called oculomotor nerve palsy or oculomotor neuropathy is caused by injury to the third cranial nerve or one of its branches.…
What is Erb’s Palsy? Erb’s palsy, also known as Erb-Duchenne palsy or brachial plexus birth palsy, is a condition affecting the shoulder and arm that causes weakness or loss of…
Olfactory nerve disorders are conditions that affect the olfactory nerve, which is responsible for your sense of smell. A variety of problems about your sense of smell may arise from…
Introduction The abducens nerve, also known as the abducent nerve, controls the movement of the lateral rectus muscle, allowing your eye to rotate away from the centre of your body…
What is a Peripheral Nerve Injury? Peripheral nerve injury causes damage or disruption to the nerves that extend from the spinal cord and brain to the rest of the body,…
Peroneal nerve injury affects the peroneal nerve, which runs through the front of your legs and into your foot and toes. This nerve and its branches sense the tips of…
“Wrist drop” is a medical condition characterized by weakness or paralysis of the muscles that control wrist extension, resulting in the inability to lift the hand or extend the wrist…
The sacral plexus is a collection of nerves in the lower back that are near the sacrum. It controls the sensation and movement of the legs, feet, and buttocks. A…
Introduction The trigeminal nerve (CN V) is its fifth and largest cranial nerve. Its primary function is to provide sensory innervation to the face, which is divided into three major…