Radial Nerve Entrapment in Fracture Callus

Anatomical Risk Factors

• The American Society of Anesthesiologists notes that the radial nerve is most vulnerable in the spiral groove of the humerus, particularly in distal third humeral shaft fractures, where prolonged pressure on the radial nerve should be avoided during positioning and immobilization 1

Diagnostic Considerations

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Management Implications

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