This damage slows or prevents conduction of impulses through the nerve. Mononeuropathy may involve any part of the body. Reflexes may be abnormal in the area. Symptoms are isolated to one nerve area. Testing may include various blood tests, X-rays, and scans.
Treatment is aimed at maximizing the ability to use the affected body part.
The cause should be identified and treated as appropriate. In some cases, no treatment is required and recovery is spontaneous. If there is no history of trauma to the area, conservative treatment is indicated by sudden onset, minimal sensation changes, and no difficulty in movement, and no test results indicating degeneration of the nerve axon. Corticosteroids injected into the area may reduce swelling and pressure on the nerve in some cases. Surgical intervention is indicated if the symptoms are from entrapment of the nerve.