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A neuropathy describes any damage to a neural structure, such as from a traumatic event, or a degenerative condition. Damage to a single peripheral nerve is called mononeuropathy. Damage to several nerves is called a polyneuropathy. The following pages address the overarching theme of neuropathies.
A neuropathy is a dysfunction of one or more peripheral nerves or peripheral nervous system. Neuropathy can involve damage to: only one nerve (called mononeuropathy); two or more nerves in different areas, called mononeuropathy multiplex; or most commonly, many  nerves are affected (called polyneuropathy).  
The following pages address the overarching theme of neuropathies.


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Original Editor - Amanda Ager Top Contributors - Lucinda hampton, Tony Lowe, Kim Jackson and Amanda Ager

A neuropathy is a dysfunction of one or more peripheral nerves or peripheral nervous system. Neuropathy can involve damage to: only one nerve (called mononeuropathy); two or more nerves in different areas, called mononeuropathy multiplex; or most commonly, many nerves are affected (called polyneuropathy). The following pages address the overarching theme of neuropathies.