Iatrogenic Radial Nerve Palsy following Closed Reduction of a Simple Diaphyseal Humeral Fracture: Beware the Perfect X-Ray. (12th July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jones, Morgan; Kang, Hean Wu; O'Neill, Christopher; Maginn, Paul
• Other Names: Kula Serdar Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in emergency medicine. Volume 2016(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-07-12
• Subjects: Emergency medicine -- Periodicals; Emergency Medicine; Emergency medicine; Periodicals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 616.025
• DOI: 10.1155/2016/2636450
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-648X

Abstract

Abstract : Radial nerve injury is a recognised complication associated with humeral shaft fracture. A case of iatrogenic radial nerve injury is presented following fracture reduction. The relevant anatomy, challenges in management of humeral fractures with associated radial nerve injury, and the importance of detailed clinical assessment and documentation are discussed.