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Handcuff neuropathies.

D A Stone1, R Laureno

  • 1Department of Neurology, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC 20010.

Neurology
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary
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Handcuff neuropathy, affecting the radial and median nerves, can cause long-term neurologic deficits. This condition is linked to intoxication or forceful arrests, with overtightening being a key factor.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Forensic Medicine

Background:

  • Compressive neuropathies can arise from external pressure.
  • Handcuffs are commonly used restraints, but their potential to cause nerve injury is not widely recognized.

Observation:

  • Five patients presented with compressive neuropathy attributed to tight handcuff application.
  • Superficial radial nerve involvement was observed in eight hands, and median nerve in two.
  • Neurologic deficits persisted for up to three years post-handcuffing.

Findings:

  • Nerve conduction studies were crucial in ruling out malingering and other potential diagnoses.
  • Patient histories indicated intoxication or forceful arrest as common circumstances preceding handcuffing.
  • The handcuff mechanism's propensity for accidental overtightening was identified as an unrecognized contributing factor.

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Implications:

  • This study highlights an unrecognized cause of nerve injury in clinical and forensic settings.
  • Awareness of handcuff-induced neuropathy is important for accurate diagnosis and patient management.
  • Understanding the role of overtightening may inform safer handcuffing practices.