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Review
. 2016 Dec;100(Suppl 1):53-60.
doi: 10.1007/s12306-016-0414-3. Epub 2016 Nov 30.

Humerus shaft fracture complicated by radial nerve palsy: Is surgical exploration necessary?

M Rocchi  1 , L Tarallo  2 , R Mugnai  1 , R Adani  3
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Review

Humerus shaft fracture complicated by radial nerve palsy: Is surgical exploration necessary?

M Rocchi et al. Musculoskelet Surg. 2016 Dec.

Abstract

Fractures of the humerus shaft often are complicated by radial nerve palsy. Controversy still exists in the treatment that includes clinical observation and eventually late surgical exploration or early surgical exploration. Algorithms have been proposed to provide recommendations with regard to management of the injuries. However, advantages and disadvantages are associated with each of these algorithms. The aim of this study was to analyze the indications of each treatment options and facilitate the surgeon in choosing the conduct for each lesion, proposing our own algorithm.

Keywords: Humeral shaft; Nerve graft; Radial nerve; Radial palsy.

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