The usual causes are direct trauma, prolonged pressure on the nerve, and compression of the nerve from nearby body structures. This damage slows or prevents conduction of impulses through the nerve. Mononeuropathy may involve any part of the body. Signs and tests Neuromuscular examination of the affected area may indicate which nerve is involved in the mononeuropathy. Reflexes may be abnormal in the area.
Symptoms are isolated to one nerve area.
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