What is Nerve Damage?
Injury to peripheral nerves causing pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, or loss of function in the affected area.
Understanding Nerve Damage
Nerve damage can result from trauma, compression, or stretching. Symptoms depend on the type of nerve affected: sensory (numbness/pain), motor (weakness), or autonomic (organ function). Some nerve injuries heal while others cause permanent damage.
Examples
- 1Brachial plexus injury from motorcycle accident
- 2Carpal tunnel from repetitive work
- 3Nerve compression from disc herniation
Related Terms
Whiplash
A neck injury caused by a sudden back-and-forth movement of the head, commonly occurring in rear-end car accidents.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
A disruption in normal brain function caused by a bump, blow, jolt to the head, or penetrating head injury, ranging from mild concussions to severe permanent damage.
Concussion
A mild traumatic brain injury caused by a blow or jolt to the head that temporarily affects brain function, causing symptoms like headache, confusion, and memory problems.
Soft Tissue Injury
Damage to muscles, ligaments, tendons, or other connective tissues, often caused by trauma, overuse, or sudden movements like those in car accidents.
Herniated Disc
A spinal injury where the soft inner material of a spinal disc pushes through the tough outer layer, potentially pressing on nearby nerves and causing pain, numbness, or weakness.
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