Radial nerve palsy associated with fractures of the humerus shaft: a review of the literature and current treatment trends
- Author:
Hyo Seok JANG
1
;
Sang Hyun LEE
;
Won June CHANG
;
Yong Jin KIM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review Article
- From: Archives of hand and microsurgery 2024;29(3):203-209
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
- Abstract: Due to the anatomical characteristics of the radial nerve, a humeral shaft fracture can induce radial nerve palsy. Although the treatment for radial nerve palsy remains debatable, the options can be broadly classified as early exploratory surgery and initial expectant treatment. In cases of secondary paralysis, the definitive treatment primarily depends on the causative factor, with appropriate consideration of other important factors, such as the fracture characteristics and the patient's age and occupational factors, and after adequate discussion with the patient. However, if radial nerve function does not recover, a tendon or nerve transfer may be considered.
