Radial Neuropathy

Overview

Disease involving the RADIAL NERVE. Clinical features include weakness of elbow extension, elbow flexion, supination of the forearm, wrist and finger extension, and thumb abduction. Sensation may be impaired over regions of the dorsal forearm. Common sites of compression or traumatic injury include the AXILLA and radial groove of the HUMERUS.

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Quick facts about Radial Neuropathy

Topic type

Condition

Category

Neurology

MeSH classification

C10.668.829.500.650

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