Humerus Fracture with Radial Nerve Palsy and Wrist Drop – Diagnosis and Treatment

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Case description

Radial nerve palsy occurs in about 8% to 15% of patients with humeral shaft fractures, most commonly in the form of neuropraxia. Radial nerve function should always be examined. 

tags: humerus radial nerve wrist drop FRACTURE

related terms: fractures, radial nerve palasy


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