Radial neuropathy: causes

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Radial neuropathy: causes. Prolonged compression in the spiral groove, Fracture humerus, Elbow dislocation. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Compressive causes

  • Prolonged compression in the spiral groove
  • Fracture humerus
  • Elbow dislocation
  • Use of crutches
  • Wheel chair use
  • Walker use
  • Rifle-slings
  • Fibrous band
  • Tumours
  • Recurrent radial artery

Traumatic causes

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Medical causes

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Habitual causes

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References

  1. Colditz JC. Splinting for radial nerve palsy. J Hand Ther 1987; 18-23.
  2. Shyu WC, Lin JC, Chang MK, Tsao WL. Compressive radial nerve palsy induced by military shooting training: clinical and electrophysiological study. JNNP 1993; 56:890-893.
  3. Bumbasirevic M, Palibrk T, Lesic A, Atkinson H. Radial nerve palsy. EFORT Open Rev 2017; 1:286-294.
  4. Dong Q, Jacobson JA, Jamadar DA, et al. Entrapment neuropathies in the upper and lower limbs: anatomy and MRI features. Radiol Res Pract 2012; 2012:230679.
  5. Chhabra A, Deune GE, Murano E, Prince JL, Soldatos T, Flammang A. Advanced MR neurography imaging of radial nerve entrapment at the spiral groove: a case report. J Reconstr Microsurg 2012; 28:263-266.
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