Radial Nerve Injury in Humeral Shaft Fracture

Michael Daly; Chris Langhammer

doi:10.1016/j.ocl.2022.01.001

Radial Nerve Injury in Humeral Shaft Fracture

Orthop Clin North Am. 2022 Apr;53(2):145-154. doi: 10.1016/j.ocl.2022.01.001. Epub 2022 Mar 8.

Authors

Michael Daly¹, Chris Langhammer²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Orthopaedic Traumatology, University of Maryland, 22 South Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.
² Department of Orthopaedic Traumatology, University of Maryland, 22 South Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA. Electronic address: clanghammer@som.umaryland.edu.

PMID: 35365259
DOI: 10.1016/j.ocl.2022.01.001

Abstract

Radial nerve injury with humeral shaft fracture is common. Treatment options include expectant management, early exploration and repair, delayed reconstruction, nerve transfers, and tendon transfers. Knowledge of the appropriate application of these treatments will assist orthopedic surgeons and nerve surgeons in coordinating care for these patients.

Keywords: Humeral shaft fracture; Nerve repair; Radial nerve injury.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Humeral Fractures* / complications
Humeral Fractures* / surgery
Humerus
Radial Nerve / injuries
Radial Nerve / surgery
Radial Neuropathy* / etiology
Radial Neuropathy* / surgery
Tendon Transfer