MUSCULOCUTANEOUS NERVE ENTRAPMENT IN THE UPPER ARM

Wasting and weakness of the biceps and brachialis muscles can occur wh en the musculocutaneous nerve is compressed as it passes through the c oracobrachialis muscle; there may also be impairment of sensation on t he lateral aspect of the fore-arm. In our patient, symptoms appeared a fter strenuous exercise which included more than 500 press-ups each da y. Electromyography and telethermic examination confirmed the diagnosi s. He was advised to stop his strenuous exercises and within 3 months muscle strength and sensation had returned.