Delayed Radial Nerve Palsy after Closed Reduction of a Pediatric Humeral Shaft Fracture
Joint Authors
Runner, Robert P.
Whicker, Emily
De, Sayan
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-12-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Humeral shaft fractures are common in the United States and may be associated with radial nerve injuries due to their close anatomic relationship in the spiral groove.
Most radial nerve palsies are found at presentation due to the initial trauma; however, they can present secondary to orthopaedic intervention following reduction.
In this case report, we present a case of delayed radial nerve palsy in a pediatric patient that was identified four days after closed reduction and splinting which required open reduction, nerve exploration, and internal fixation.
Fortunately, full motor and sensory recovery was observed at 6 weeks post-op.
A unique aspect of this case is that immediate postreduction exam in the emergency department showed no signs of injury or entrapment of the radial nerve.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Runner, Robert P.& Whicker, Emily& De, Sayan. 2017. Delayed Radial Nerve Palsy after Closed Reduction of a Pediatric Humeral Shaft Fracture. Case Reports in Orthopedics،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148537
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Whicker, Emily…[et al.]. Delayed Radial Nerve Palsy after Closed Reduction of a Pediatric Humeral Shaft Fracture. Case Reports in Orthopedics No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148537
American Medical Association (AMA)
Runner, Robert P.& Whicker, Emily& De, Sayan. Delayed Radial Nerve Palsy after Closed Reduction of a Pediatric Humeral Shaft Fracture. Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148537
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1148537