Radial nerve palsy in an elite bodybuilder.
A case is reported of high radial nerve palsy in an elite bodybuilder caused by an extrinsic mass effect of muscular hypertrophy. Surgical decompression resulted in complete clinical resolution.
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Orthopaedic Unit, Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, Lancashire, UK. aaronbyng@hotmail.com
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Ashton
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D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D020425:Radial Neuropathy / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D014891:Weight Lifting