PRONATOR SYNDROME

Course overview

Pronator syndrome (PS; also known as pronator teres syndrome and Kiloh-Nevin syndrome) is a neuropathy caused by trauma or by anatomical compression of the median nerve in the forearm near the elbow. PS can be caused by pronator teres syndrome (i.e., compression/entrapment of the median nerve by the pronator teres muscles of the forearm) or by compression/entrapment of structures in the elbow (e.g., ligament of Struthers). This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of pronator syndrome, its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment for patients with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.