Spiral grove syndrome
Evidence-based neurology checklist on spiral grove syndrome: Cause This is caused by nerve compression in radial groove of the humerus This is typically with prolonged hanging of an arm over the back of a chair when intoxicated It also occurs when a sleeping partner lies on the arm for prolonged…
Cause
- This is caused by nerve compression in radial groove of the humerus
- This is typically with prolonged hanging of an arm over the back of a chair when intoxicated
- It also occurs when a sleeping partner lies on the arm for prolonged periods
- It produces a complete radial motor and sensory syndrome
Motor weakness: types
Paraesthesias and sensory impairment: sites
Differential diagnosis
Investigations
Treatment
References
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