• Orthop. Clin. North Am. · Jul 2013

    Review

    Management of radial nerve palsy following fractures of the humerus.

    • Genghis E Niver and Asif M Ilyas.
    • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, 925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
    • Orthop. Clin. North Am. 2013 Jul 1; 44 (3): 419-24, x.

    AbstractRadial nerve palsy is the most common peripheral nerve injury following a humerus fracture, occurring in 2% to 17% of cases. Radial nerve palsies associated with closed humerus fractures have traditionally been treated with observation, with late exploration restricted to cases without spontaneous nerve recovery at 3 to 6 months. Advocates for early exploration believe that late exploration can result in increased muscular atrophy, motor endplate loss, compromised nerve recovery upon delayed repair, and significant interval loss of patient function and livelihood. In contrast, early exploration can hasten nerve injury characterization and repair, and facilitate early fracture stabilization and rehabilitation. Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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