ArticleHand (New York, N.Y.)2024
Posterior Interosseous Nerve Compression in the Forearm, AKA Radial Tunnel Syndrome: A Clinical Diagnosis.
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- Establishing the diagnosis of radial tunnel syndrome: a systematic review of published clinical series.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2024Pooled it
- 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
- The neurogenic elbow disharmony loop: a pathophysiologic model for chronic elbow pain supported by one hundred and fifty seven radial tunnel decompressions.International orthopaedics · 2026Article
- NerveAI- a machine learning algorithm for detection of nerve pain in the head and neck.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- A Systematic Review of Pain Drawings for Perioperative Patient Management.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 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
- [Nerve compression syndromes of the median and radial nerves at the elbow].Orthopadie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2025Review
- Author Response to Commentary on "Posterior Interosseous Nerve Compression in the Forearm, AKA Radial Tunnel Syndrome: A Clinical Diagnosis".Hand (New York, N.Y.) · 2024Article
- Commentary on "Posterior Interosseous Nerve Compression in the Forearm, AKA Radial Tunnel Syndrome: A Clinical Diagnosis" by Patterson et al.Hand (New York, N.Y.) · 2024Article
- The Recent Surgical Treatment of Elbow Pain.Ewha medical journal · 2023Review
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Abstract
backgroundPosterior interosseous nerve (PIN) compression in the forearm without motor paralysis is a challenging clinical diagnosis. This retrospective study evaluated the clinical assessment, diagnostic studies, and outcomes following surgical decompression of the PIN in the forearm.
methodsThis study reviewed 182 patients' medical charts following PIN decompression between 2000 and 2020 by a single surgeon. After exclusion of combined nerve entrapments, polyneuropathy, motor palsy, or lateral epicondylitis, the study included 14 patients. Data collected included: clinical presentation and pain drawings, provocative testing, functional outcomes, and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) scores.
resultsThere were 15 PIN decompressions (14 patients, mean follow-up = 11.9 months). Clinical presentation included pain (n = 14) (proximal dorsal forearm, n = 14; distal forearm over radial sensory nerve, n = 3) and positive clinical tests (sensory collapse test over the radial tunnel, n = 8; pain with forearm pronation and compression over the radial tunnel, n = 10; Tinel sign, n = 5). Postoperatively, there were significant improvements in Visual Analog Scale pain scores (6.7 to 3.3,
conclusionsThe PIN compression in the forearm without motor paralysis is a clinical diagnosis supported by pain drawings, pain quality, and provocative tests. Patients with persistent, therapy-resistant dorsal forearm pain should be evaluated for PIN compression. Surgical decompression provides statistically significant quantifiable improvement in pain and quality of life.
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