Multifocal humeral fractures.

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Abstract

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 5. J Hand Surg Am. 2024 Jul;49(7):690-697. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.03.013. Epub 2024 May 4. Radial Nerve Palsy in the Setting of Humeral Shaft Fracture. Weisberg ZS(1), Wolf JM(2). Author information: (1)Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA. (2)Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Electronic address: jwolf@bsd.uchicago.edu. The upper limb has a complex anatomy comprised of many nerve and vascular structures, making humeral shaft fractures extremely important. Injury to the humeral shaft commonly occurs due to trauma and affects younger male or older female patients. The radial nerve travels along the spiral groove of the humerus, placing it at an increased risk of damage in humeral shaft fractures. If injured, there are a variety of classifications of radial nerve injury, different indications for exploration, and treatment methods that orthopedic surgeons have available in treating these injuries. This review aims to discuss the etiology of humeral shaft fracture-associated radial nerve palsy, tools for diagnosis, and treatment. Copyright © 2024 American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.03.013