The Peripheral Nerve Surgery Division at Rhode Island Hospital and Brown University is a leading academic center specializing in the treatment of peripheral nerve disorders. These commonly include entrapment syndromes, peripheral nerve tumors and peripheral nerve trauma.

Entrapment syndromes such as carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuropathy and peroneal neuropathy occur when peripheral nerves become compressed or entrapped by scar tissue or thickened ligaments. The goal of treatment is to alleviate pain and restore function. The most common treatment provided by the division is carpal tunnel release. In patients who suffer from this repetitive motion disorder, the median nerve becomes compressed in the wrist area. Care begins with minimally invasive treatments such as oral medication, wrist bracing and cortisone injections, all of which are typically successful. If needed, our program is well-experienced in the quick and efficient surgical treatment of carpal tunnel disease. This 20-minute outpatient procedure is highly successful at providing effective relief.

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Ulnar Nerve Disorders
• Peroneal Neuropathies
• Tumor of Peripheral Nerve or the Brachial Plexus
• Peripheral Nerve Trauma