SynthesisSurgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA2021
The arcade of Frohse: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- An anatomical study of the arcade of Frohse and the relationship with posterior interosseous nerve entrapment syndrome.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2026Article
- Surgical anatomy of deep branch of the radial nerve at the Arcade of Frohse: geometric relationships relevant to posterior interosseous nerve entrapment.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2026Article
- Case Report: Ultrasound-guided nerve mobilization and rehabilitation for non-traumatic posterior interosseous nerve palsy associated with a ganglion cyst.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2026Article
- Radial nerve compression: anatomical perspective and clinical consequences.Neurosurgical review · 2023Review
- Cadaveric and Ultrasound Validation of Percutaneous Electrolysis Approaches at the Arcade of Frohse: A Potential Treatment for Radial Tunnel Syndrome.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Is Dry Needling of the Supinator a Safe Procedure? A Potential Treatment for Lateral Epicondylalgia or Radial Tunnel Syndrome. A Cadaveric Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Relationship between the Branching Patterns of the Radial Nerve and Supinator Muscle.BioMed research international · 2021Article
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Abstract
purposeThe structure of the proximal margin of the superficial layer of the supinator muscle is of high interest to many researches. Its tendinous appearance, called the arcade of Frohse, may be clinically important because of its close relationship to the deep branch of the radial nerve passing beneath it and is considered to be the cause of several syndromes. Given the importance of this structure, we aimed to provide a comprehensive and evidence-based review with meta-analytic techniques. MATERIALS AND
methodsThe meta-analysis was performed in adherence to the PRISMA guidelines. Three medical databases were searched in order to identify all potentially eligible articles. Included studies were assessed for quality and the extracted morphological and morphometric data from the relevant articles was analyzed with the use of random effects meta-analysis.
resultsA total of 20 studies were included into this meta-analysis. The pooled prevalence of the arcade of Frohse was calculated to be 66% within the adult population and 0% in the fetuses. Other variations regarding the arcade of Frohse were identified as very rare. Analysis of the morphometric parameters revealed the average proportions to be 23.22 mm for the length, 11.05 mm for the width and the mean thickness is 0.67 mm.
conclusionsThe arcade of Frohse is a commonly found structure in adults and thoughtful knowledge of its texture and morphology is especially useful in neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, trauma surgery and hand surgery, because it is considered to be the most common source of compression for the deep branch of the radial nerve.
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