Assessment of Radial Nerve Injury Progression

Understanding the Condition and Its Management

• The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons emphasizes that unremitting pain or new symptoms during follow-up warrants immediate reevaluation, as this may indicate nerve compression or other complications 1

Prevention of Radial Neuropathy

• The literature is insufficient regarding specific positioning strategies to prevent radial neuropathy, but avoiding prolonged pressure on the spiral groove of the humerus is recommended 2, 3, 4