Posterior interosseous nerve syndrome caused by a bursa in the vicinity of the elbow

J Hand Surg Br. 1987 Feb;12(1):23-4. doi: 10.1016/0266-7681_87_90047-7.

Abstract

A case of posterior interosseous nerve syndrome presented with difficulty in extending the metacarpophalangeal joint of the little finger. Compression was caused by a bicipital bursa. Surgical decompression led to a complete recovery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Elbow*
  • Female
  • Fingers / innervation
  • Forearm / innervation
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Nerve Compression Syndromes / etiology*
  • Synovial Cyst / complications*
  • Synovial Cyst / surgery