Radial nerve neurotmesis in closed humeral shaft fracture: unusual case

Prabhu Manickam S.; Lydia M.; Gunalan K.; Narayanan V. L.; Ezhil Rajan B.

doi:10.18203/issn.2455-4510.IntJResOrthop20173945

Authors

Prabhu Manickam S. Department of Orthopaedics, Saveetha Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Lydia M. Department of Orthopaedics, Saveetha Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Gunalan K. Department of Orthopaedics, Saveetha Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Narayanan V. L. Department of Orthopaedics, Saveetha Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Ezhil Rajan B. Department of Orthopaedics, Saveetha Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4510.IntJResOrthop20173945

Keywords:

Closed fracture humerus, Radial nerve neurotmesis, Tinel’s sign

Abstract

Radial nerve neurotmesis constitutes a major problem in the treatment of closed fractures of the mid-shaft of the humerus. A case of radial nerve neurotmesis associated with a closed fracture of mid-shaft of the humerus is reported. Radial nerve neurotmesis was found at the fractured site. Early exploration of the nerve and primary internal fixation of the fracture was done which gave a satisfactory result.

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