Management of radial nerve injury associated with humeral shaft fractures: an evidence-based approach

Suzanne G Elton; Marco Rizzo

doi:10.1055/s-0028-1090623

Management of radial nerve injury associated with humeral shaft fractures: an evidence-based approach

J Reconstr Microsurg. 2008 Nov;24(8):569-73. doi: 10.1055/s-0028-1090623. Epub 2008 Oct 16.

Authors

Suzanne G Elton¹, Marco Rizzo

Affiliation

¹ Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA.

PMID: 18925550
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1090623

Abstract

Injury to the radial nerve is not uncommonly associated with fractures of the humerus. Despite a considerable amount of information and literature regarding management of these associated injuries, a universally accepted algorithm for treatment remains elusive. This article assimilates the data and provides evidence-based recommendations regarding treatment.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Algorithms
Electromyography
Evidence-Based Medicine*
Follow-Up Studies
Fracture Fixation, Internal
Humans
Humeral Fractures / complications*
Humeral Fractures / diagnosis
Humeral Fractures / diagnostic imaging
Humeral Fractures / epidemiology
Humeral Fractures / surgery
Incidence
Meta-Analysis as Topic
Middle Aged
Radial Nerve / anatomy & histology
Radial Nerve / diagnostic imaging
Radial Nerve / injuries*
Radial Neuropathy* / diagnosis
Radial Neuropathy* / etiology
Radial Neuropathy* / therapy
Radiography
Time Factors