• Musculoskeletal surgery · Dec 2016

    Review

    Humerus shaft fracture complicated by radial nerve palsy: Is surgical exploration necessary?

    • M Rocchi, L Tarallo, R Mugnai, and R Adani.
    • Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Hospital of Modena e Reggio-Emilia, Via del pozzo 71, Modena, Italy.
    • Musculoskelet Surg. 2016 Dec 1; 100 (Suppl 1): 53-60.

    AbstractFractures of the humerus shaft often are complicated by radial nerve palsy. Controversy still exists in the treatment that includes clinical observation and eventually late surgical exploration or early surgical exploration. Algorithms have been proposed to provide recommendations with regard to management of the injuries. However, advantages and disadvantages are associated with each of these algorithms. The aim of this study was to analyze the indications of each treatment options and facilitate the surgeon in choosing the conduct for each lesion, proposing our own algorithm.

      Pubmed     Full text   Copy Citation  

      Add institutional full text...

    Notes

    hide…