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Radial sensory nerve entrapment.

A L Dellon, S E Mackinnon

    Archives of Neurology
    |August 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Radial sensory nerve entrapment, often from wrist injuries or repetitive motions, causes wrist pain. Diagnosis involves specific physical exam findings, and management options include nonoperative and surgical treatments.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Neurology
    • Occupational Medicine

    Background:

    • Radial sensory nerve entrapment is a condition affecting the wrist and forearm.
    • It often results from trauma or repetitive occupational activities.
    • Symptoms include pain and burning sensations in the dorsoradial wrist.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine patients with radial sensory nerve entrapment.
    • To identify common causes and presenting symptoms.
    • To present the outcomes of various management strategies.

    Main Methods:

    • Fifty-one patients with suspected radial sensory nerve entrapment were evaluated.
    • Clinical history, including injury and work activities, was recorded.
    • Physical examination included Tinel's sign, Finkelstein test, and hyperpronation provocative test.

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    Main Results:

    • Common causes included crush/twisting injuries and repetitive forearm movements.
    • Key symptoms were dorsoradial wrist pain, exacerbated by gripping.
    • Diagnostic physical exam findings included positive Tinel's sign and hyperpronation test.

    Conclusions:

    • Radial sensory nerve entrapment is associated with specific injury patterns and occupational exposures.
    • Clinical examination reveals characteristic signs aiding diagnosis.
    • Both nonoperative and surgical management results are discussed for this condition.