title: Posterior interosseous and ulnar nerve motor palsies after a minimally displaced radial neck fracture.
abstract: Peripheral nerve injury is a serious potential complication following an upper extremity fracture. A rare case of acute posterior interosseous nerve and ulnar nerve palsy following a minimally displaced radial neck fracture is reported. With nonsurgical management, both nerves demonstrated excellent functional recovery. Although rare, nerve palsies can occur during a variety of upper extremity clinical situations, including minimally displaced fractures, and the importance of a detailed neurologic examination cannot be overstated.
authors: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA, USA. matthew.stepanovich@med.navy.mil
authors: Matthew T
authors: MT
authors: Stepanovich
authors: Christopher J
authors: CJ
authors: Hogan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001490:Basketball / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D059348:Peripheral Nerve Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation; D020424:Ulnar Neuropathies / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*