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The radial tunnel syndrome

D H Younge1, P Moise

  • 1Orthopaedic Service, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada.

International Orthopaedics
|October 1, 1994
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Radial tunnel syndrome, caused by posterior interosseus nerve compression, leads to chronic forearm pain. Surgical decompression offers relief in most cases, distinguishing it from tennis elbow.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Neurology
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Radial tunnel syndrome involves posterior interosseus nerve compression in the forearm.
  • It is often associated with exertion and presents as chronic aching muscle pain.
  • Distinguishing it from tennis elbow is crucial, though co-occurrence is possible.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the clinical experience with 35 cases of radial tunnel syndrome.
  • To highlight diagnostic challenges and treatment outcomes.
  • To emphasize the role of surgical decompression.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 35 patients diagnosed with radial tunnel syndrome.
  • Clinical evaluation focusing on pain, nerve function, and differential diagnosis.

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  • Surgical decompression of the posterior interosseus nerve.

    • Main Results:

    • 35 cases of radial tunnel syndrome were analyzed.
    • Chronic aching muscle pain was the primary symptom; significant paralysis was rare.
    • Surgical decompression in the supinator region provided relief for most patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Radial tunnel syndrome is a distinct clinical entity characterized by nerve compression.
    • Accurate clinical diagnosis is key, differentiating it from conditions like tennis elbow.
    • Surgical nerve decompression is an effective treatment for symptomatic radial tunnel syndrome.