ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2021
Radial nerve recovery following closed nailing of humeral shaft fractures without radial nerve exploration: A retrospective study.
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- Diaphyseal fractures of the humerus with radial nerve injury: how to manage both fracture and the nerve injury.Musculoskeletal surgery · 2026Review
- Intramedullary Nailing for Humeral Shaft Fractures: Functional Outcome Assessment Within a Cohort of 202 Patients.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Mechanical study of the safe distance between humerus shaft fracture and distal locking screws in antegrade nailing.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- Pronator teres nerve branch transfer to the extensor carpi radialis brevis nerve branch for wrist extension reconstruction in proximal radial nerve injury following humeral shaft fractures.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundRadial nerve palsy due to humeral shaft fracture is the most common peripheral nerve injury associated with long bone fractures. An antegrade nailing surgical technique is becoming popular for the fixation of these fractures with minimal invasiveness. We analyzed nerve recovery in patients with humeral shaft fracture and radial nerve palsy treated with humeral nail fixation without nerve exploration.
aimTo assess the radial nerve recovery rate and time from humeral shaft fracture with surgical treatment using close nailing.
methodsWe retrospectively collected data of patients who underwent undergone surgical nail fixation for humeral shaft fractures between October 1, 2016, and March 31, 2020. Subsequently, we analyzed the primary or secondary radial nerve palsy recovery rate and radial nerve motor function recovery time.
resultsThe study included 70 patients who underwent surgical treatment for closed- or Gustilo type I open humeral shaft fractures using a nail fixation technique without radial nerve exploration. The patients suffered from primary (
conclusionThe study results indicate full recovery of radial nerve palsies from humeral shaft fracture using close nailing treatment. Surgeons need not be concerned about the occurrence of permanent nerve palsies.
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