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Nerve entrapments occur when peripheral nerves are compressed or constricted within anatomical tunnels or by surrounding tissues, leading to impaired nerve function. This condition is clinically important as it causes pain, sensory disturbances, and muscle weakness, impacting patient quality of life and requiring timely diagnosis for effective management. Carpal tunnel syndrome, where the median nerve is compressed at the wrist, exemplifies a common nerve entrapment with potential for permanent nerve damage if untreated.

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