Radial neuropathy: causes

Evidence-based neurology checklist on radial neuropathy: causes: Compressive causes Prolonged compression in the spiral groove Fracture humerus Elbow dislocation Use of crutches Wheel chair use Walker use Rifle-slings Fibrous band Tumours Recurrent radial artery Traumatic causes Medical causes…

Compressive causes

  • Prolonged compression in the spiral groove
  • Fracture humerus
  • Elbow dislocation
  • Use of crutches
  • Wheel chair use
  • Walker use
  • Rifle-slings
  • Fibrous band
  • Tumours
  • Recurrent radial artery

Traumatic causes

Medical causes

Habitual causes

References

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  4. Dong Q, Jacobson JA, Jamadar DA, et al. Entrapment neuropathies in the upper and lower limbs: anatomy and MRI features. Radiol Res Pract 2012; 2012:230679.
  5. Chhabra A, Deune GE, Murano E, Prince JL, Soldatos T, Flammang A. Advanced MR neurography imaging of radial nerve entrapment at the spiral groove: a case report. J Reconstr Microsurg 2012; 28:263-266.
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