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T F Scott1, J G Yager, J A Gross

  • 1Department of Neurology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston 29425.

Muscle & Nerve
|March 1, 1989
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Handcuff injuries can affect the ulnar nerve, not just the radial nerve, leading to significant disability. Alcohol intoxication may increase risk due to aggressive restraint application.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Traumatology
  • Forensic Medicine

Background:

  • Peripheral nerve injuries from handcuff placement typically involve the superficial radial nerve.
  • Previous reports highlight potential involvement of other wrist nerves.

Observation:

  • Two unusual cases of peripheral nerve injury following handcuff application are presented.
  • In these cases, the ulnar nerves were significantly affected, while radial nerves showed minimal or no injury.

Findings:

  • This expands the known clinical spectrum of handcuff-induced nerve injuries.
  • Alcohol intoxication was a factor, potentially leading to overly aggressive restraint application and increased injury risk.

Implications:

  • Highlights the need to consider ulnar nerve involvement in handcuff injuries.

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  • Suggests that intoxication may exacerbate the risk and severity of handcuff-related peripheral nerve damage.