Anterior Interosseous Nerve Syndrome Secondary to Diaphyseal Humerus Fracture in Adults

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15417/issn.1852-7434.2024.89.4.1923
Keywords: Anterior interosseous nerve, humeral fracture, adults

Abstract

Diaphyseal fractures of the humerus are associated with radial nerve injuries in up to 17% of adult patients. However, median nerve involvement is rarely reported. We present a median nerve injury affecting primarily fibers of the anterior interosseous nerve in the context of a humerus diaphyseal fracture in an adult patient. This report focuses on the clinical presentation, treatment, and evolution.

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Author Biographies

Gonzalo Viollaz, Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Hospital Británico de Buenos Aires, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Hospital Británico de Buenos Aires, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Juan Ramallo, Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Hospital Británico de Buenos Aires, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Hospital Británico de Buenos Aires, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Published
2024-08-20
How to Cite
Viollaz, G., & Ramallo, J. (2024). Anterior Interosseous Nerve Syndrome Secondary to Diaphyseal Humerus Fracture in Adults. Revista De La Asociación Argentina De Ortopedia Y Traumatología, 89(4), 425-430. https://doi.org/10.15417/issn.1852-7434.2024.89.4.1923
Issue
Vol 89 No 4 (2024)
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Case Presentations
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