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Radial tunnel syndrome

M Barnum1, R D Mastey, A P Weiss

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, Brown University School of Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, USA.

Hand Clinics
|November 1, 1996
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Radial tunnel syndrome (RTS) results from intermittent compression of the posterior interosseous nerve (PIN) in the radial tunnel. Diagnosis involves specific tenderness and provocative tests, with surgery often required for persistent symptoms.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Neuroscience
  • Anatomy

Background:

  • Radial tunnel syndrome (RTS) is caused by posterior interosseous nerve (PIN) compression.
  • Several anatomical structures can cause PIN compression within the radial tunnel.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the etiology, diagnosis, and management of radial tunnel syndrome.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of surgical interventions for RTS.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical examination focusing on tenderness and provocative maneuvers.
  • Diagnostic anesthetic block of the radial tunnel.
  • Surgical decompression of the PIN.

Main Results:

  • Pain is the primary symptom; motor weakness is clinically insignificant.

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  • Diagnostic blocks and provocative tests aid in diagnosis.
  • Surgery, particularly the brachioradialis-ERCL interval approach, provides satisfactory outcomes.

    • Conclusions:

    • RTS diagnosis relies on clinical findings and response to anesthetic blocks.
    • Conservative management is often insufficient, with surgery frequently necessary.
    • The brachioradialis-ERCL interval approach is an effective surgical option for RTS.