Posterior interosseous neuropathy (PIN)
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Posterior interosseous neuropathy (PIN). This is a pure motor syndrome. There are no sensory symptoms. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Pathology
- This is a pure motor syndrome
- There are no sensory symptoms
Anatomical compressive causes
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Pathological compressive causes
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Traumatic causes
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Clinical features
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Differential diagnosis
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Nerve conduction studies (NCS)
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Magnetic resonance neurography (MRN)
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Treatment
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References
- Lawley AR, Saha S, Manfredonia F. Posterior interosseous neuropathy: the diagnostic benefits of a multimodal approach to investigation. Clin Case Rep 2016; 4:437-441.
- Bäumer P, Kele H, Xia A, Weiler M, Schwarz D, Bendszus M, Pham M. Posterior interosseous neuropathy: supinator syndrome vs fascicular radial neuropathy. Neurology 2016; 87:1884-1891.
- Bevelaqua AC, Hayter CL, Feinberg JH, Rodeo SA. Posterior interosseous neuropathy: electrodiagnostic evaluation. HSS J 2012; 8:184-189.
- Bäumer P, Kele H, Xia A, Weiler M, Schwarz D, Bendszus M, Pham M. Posterior interosseous neuropathy: Supinator syndrome vs fascicular radial neuropathy. Neurology 2016; 87:1884-1891.
