Digitalgia paraesthetica
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Digitalgia paraesthetica. This is a pure sensory mononeuropathy of the digital nerves. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Pathology
- This is a pure sensory mononeuropathy of the digital nerves
- This may affect the fingers or toes
Causes
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Clinical features
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Investigations
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Prevention
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Synonym
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References
- Knapik JJ, Reynolds KL, Orr R, Pope R. Load carriage-related paresthesias: part 1: rucksack palsy and digitalgia paresthetica. J Spec Oper Med 2016; 16:74-79.
- Massey EW. Digitalgia parethetica in the foot. JAMA 1978; 239:1393-1394.
- Stein M, Shlamkovitch N, Finestone A, Milgrom C. Marcher's digitalgia paresthetica among recruits. Foot Ankle 1989; 9:312-313.
- Stein M, Shlamkovitch N, Finestone A, Milgrom C. Marcher's digitalgia paresthetica among recruits. Foot Ankle 1989; 9:312-313.
- Massey EW. Digitalgia paresthetica with digital neuropathy in rheumatoid arthritis. South Med J 1983; 76:923-925.
