Cevriye Mülkoğlu1, Barış Nacır2, Hakan Genç3. 1. Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Health Sciences University Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ulucanlar Street Altındağ, 06230, Ankara, Turkey. drckaraca@hotmail.com. 2. Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Health Sciences University Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ulucanlar Street Altındağ, 06230, Ankara, Turkey. 3. Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Health Sciences University Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ulucanlar Street Altındağ, 06230, Ankara, Turkey. hakangenc06@hotmail.com.
Abstract
OBJECTION: Entrapment neuropathies are common in clinical practice. Early diagnosis and management of nerve compression is necessary to maintain limb function and to improve the patient's quality of life. CASE REPORT: In this article, we reported a woman presenting with wrist drop as a result of acute radial nerve compression following strenuous activity involving the arms. The diagnosis was based on clinical and ultrasonographic findings. Once the diagnosis was made, activity modifications and systemic steroid were prescribed, and the patient made a near-complete recovery. CONCLUSION: Patients with acute wrist drop and sensorial loss should be examined in terms of arm overuse, and radial nerve compression should be confirmed by peripheral nerve ultrasound.
OBJECTION: Entrapment neuropathies are common in clinical practice. Early diagnosis and management of nerve compression is necessary to maintain limb function and to improve the patient's quality of life. CASE REPORT: In this article, we reported a woman presenting with wrist drop as a result of acute radial nerve compression following strenuous activity involving the arms. The diagnosis was based on clinical and ultrasonographic findings. Once the diagnosis was made, activity modifications and systemic steroid were prescribed, and the patient made a near-complete recovery. CONCLUSION: Patients with acute wrist drop and sensorial loss should be examined in terms of arm overuse, and radial nerve compression should be confirmed by peripheral nerve ultrasound.
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Keywords:
Arm overuse; Compressive neuropathy; Radial nerve; Ultrasonography
Authors: H P Theeuwes; B van der Ende; J W Potters; A J Kerver; J H J M Bessems; G-J Kleinrensink Journal: PLoS One Date: 2017-10-26 Impact factor: 3.240