Surgical trainees neuropraxia? An unusual case of compression of the lateral cutaneous nerve of the forearm - 25/08/10
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Summary |
Compression of the lateral cutaneous nerve of the forearm is an uncommon diagnosis but has been associated with strenuous upper limb activity. We report the unique case of a 32-year-old male orthopaedic trainee who suffered this nerve palsy as a result of prolonged elbow extension and forearm pronation while the single assistant during a hip resurfacing procedure. Conservative measures were sufficient for sensory recovery to be clinically detectable after 12 weeks.
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Vol 96 - N° 5
P. 603-605 - septembre 2010 Retour au numéro
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