Humerus Fracture with Radial Nerve Palsy, Part 1

Chuck and Chris discuss a radial nerve palsy associated with a humerus fracture.  We discuss diagnosis, examination, and preliminary treatment options.  Part 2 will follow after the IFSSH meeting.  We also discuss upcoming, IFSSH- related episodes.Some citations1: Lieberdorfer A, Shivakumar N, Stonner MM, Brogan DM, Ray WZ, Mackinnon SE, DyCJ. Expectant Management, Tendon Transfer, or Nerve Transfer Surgery for RadialNerve Injury: A Qualitative Study Exploring Patient Expectations, Goals, andTreatment Experiences. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Apr 19;105(8):600-606. doi:10.2106/JBJS.22.01201. Epub 2023 Feb 16. PMID: 36795855. 2: Malikowski T, Micklesen PJ, Robinson LR. Prognostic values ofelectrodiagnostic studies in traumatic radial neuropathy. Muscle Nerve. 2007Sep;36(3):364-7. doi: 10.1002/mus.20848. PMID: 17587226. 3: Steenbeek ED, Pondaag W, Tannemaat MR, Van Zwet EW, Malessy MJA, Groen JL.Optimal timing of needle electromyography to diagnose lesion severity intraumatic radial nerve injury. Muscle Nerve. 2023 Apr;67(4):314-319. doi:10.1002/mus.27787. Epub 2023 Jan 22. PMID: 36625338.4.  PMID: 31714418Radial Nerve Palsy Recovery With Fractures of the Humerus: An Updated Systematic Review.Ilyas AM, Mangan JJ, Graham J.J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2020 Mar 15;28(6):e263-e269. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-18-00142.5. PMID: 32285189Radial nerve palsy associated with closed humeral shaft fractures: a systematic review of 1758 patients.Hendrickx LAM, Hilgersom NFJ, Alkaduhimi H, Doornberg JN, van den Bekerom MPJ.Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2021 Apr;141(4):561-568. doi: 10.1007/s00402-020-03446-y. Epub 2020 Apr 13.6.  PMID: 33335819Incidence and Management of Radial Nerve Palsies in Humeral Shaft Fractures: A Systematic Review.Hegeman EM, Polmear M, Scanaliato JP, Nesti L, Dunn JC.Cureus. 2020 Nov 15;12(11):e11490. doi: 10.7759/cureus.11490.PMID: 33335819 Free PMC article. Review.Please complete our survey:  https://bit.ly/3iHGFpDSee www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/. Subscribe to our newsletter: bit.ly/3X0Gq89As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx