title: Iatrogenic Radial Nerve Palsy following Closed Reduction of a Simple Diaphyseal Humeral Fracture: Beware the Perfect X-Ray.
abstract: Radial nerve injury is a recognised complication associated with humeral shaft fracture. A case of iatrogenic radial nerve injury is presented following fracture reduction. The relevant anatomy, challenges in management of humeral fractures with associated radial nerve injury, and the importance of detailed clinical assessment and documentation are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Fractures Department, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast BT12 6BA, UK.
authors.forename: Morgan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.affiliation: Fractures Department, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast BT12 6BA, UK.
authors.forename: Hean Wu
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-6216-5607
authors.initials: HW
authors.lastname: Kang
authors.affiliation: Ulster Hospital, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 1RH, UK.
authors.forename: Christopher
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: O'Neill
authors.affiliation: Ulster Hospital, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 1RH, UK.
authors.forename: Paul
authors.identifier: 0000-0001-9223-8785
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Maginn