The Orthopedic clinics of North America
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The radial nerve is frequently more involved in entrapment syndromes than the ulnar and median nerves. Common sites of compression are the juncture of the middle and distal third of the arm (especially with fractures of the humerus), just distal to the elbow (radial tunnel), and proximal to the wrist between the brachioradialis and extensor carpi radialis longus. ⋯ Radial tunnel syndrome is rare, but decompression when indicated, can provide relief. Radial sensory nerve entrapment in the forearm (distal third) does occur, but patients often respond to temporary thumb spica splinting.
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Orthop. Clin. North Am. · Apr 1996
ReviewClinical diagnosis of peripheral nerve compression in the upper extremity.
Compression neuropathies are common in clinical practice. This article is a review of the clinical features of the common entrapment neuropathies affecting the upper extremity. The frequently found entrapment syndromes are discussed in detail. Uncommon syndromes are also briefly discussed.