Radial Nerve Compression

Your Path

  • Radial nerve compression

Etiology

  • Typically associated w/trauma at proximal humerus or prolonged compression in that area → e.g. intoxication and passed out x hours

Symptoms

  • Numbness in hand and unable to use hand normally

Physical Exam Findings

  • Unable to extend at wrist
  • Numbness back of hand

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