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Anterior Interosseous Nerve Neuropraxia Secondary to Shoulder Arthroscopy and Open Subpectoral Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
Joint Authors
Steed, Jeremiah T.
Drexler, Kathlyn
Wooldridge, Adam N.
Ferguson, Matthew
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-04-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Arthroscopic rotator cuff tendon repair is a common elective procedure performed by trained orthopaedic surgeons with a relatively low complication rate.
Specifically, isolated neuropraxia of the anterior interosseous nerve (AIN) is a very rare complication of shoulder arthroscopy.
An analysis of peer-reviewed published literature revealed only three articles reporting a total of seven cases that describe this specific complication following standard shoulder arthroscopic procedures.
This article reports on three patients diagnosed with AIN neuropraxia following routine shoulder arthroscopy done by a single surgeon within a three-year period.
All three patients also underwent open biceps tenodesis immediately following completion of the arthroscopic procedures.
The exact causal mechanism of AIN neuropraxia following shoulder arthroscopy with biceps tenodesis is not known.
This case report reviews possible mechanisms with emphasis on specific factors that make a traction injury the most likely etiology in these cases.
We critically analyze our operating room setup and patient positioning practices in light of the existing biomechanical and cadaveric research to propose changes to our standard practices that may help to reduce the incidence of this specific postoperative complication in patients undergoing elective shoulder arthroscopy with biceps tenodesis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Steed, Jeremiah T.& Drexler, Kathlyn& Wooldridge, Adam N.& Ferguson, Matthew. 2017. Anterior Interosseous Nerve Neuropraxia Secondary to Shoulder Arthroscopy and Open Subpectoral Long Head Biceps Tenodesis. Case Reports in Orthopedics،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148403
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Steed, Jeremiah T.…[et al.]. Anterior Interosseous Nerve Neuropraxia Secondary to Shoulder Arthroscopy and Open Subpectoral Long Head Biceps Tenodesis. Case Reports in Orthopedics No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148403
American Medical Association (AMA)
Steed, Jeremiah T.& Drexler, Kathlyn& Wooldridge, Adam N.& Ferguson, Matthew. Anterior Interosseous Nerve Neuropraxia Secondary to Shoulder Arthroscopy and Open Subpectoral Long Head Biceps Tenodesis. Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148403
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1148403