Entrapment neuropathy Constrictive median neuropathy 2013-02-24T09:24:32Z Injury to the median nerve caused by its entrapment at the wrist as it traverses through the carpal tunnel. Clinically, constrictive median neuropathy is characterized by pain, paresthesia, and weakness in the median nerve distribution of the hand. UMLS:C4023009 Constrictive median neuropathy is the major clinical feature of carpal tunnel syndrome. HP:0012185 Carpal tunnel syndrome