title: Injection injury of the radial nerve.
abstract: Four cases of radial nerve palsy following intra-muscular injections into the arm are reported. Recovery occurred in all 4 cases--1 after neurolysis and 3 spontaneously. The mechanism of nerve damage and its treatment are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D004177:Dipyrone / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010118:Oxytetracycline / Q000009:adverse effects; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*; D011826:Radial Nerve / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D013745:Tetanus Toxoid / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D013745:Tetanus Toxoid; D004177:Dipyrone; D010118:Oxytetracycline