Lesion of the ramus profundus of the radial nerve (supinator syndrome) . Dissociated radial paralysis of the proximal under arm type
Benini, A.; Di Martino, E.
Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift 106(19): 639-643
1976
ISSN/ISBN: 0036-7672 PMID: 996485 Document Number: 109627
Anatomy and clinical patterns of dissociated distal paralysis of the radial nerve ("supinator syndrome" or paralysis of posterior interosseous nerve) due to trauma, tumors, rheumatic diseases and with spontaneous onset are discussed in the light of the literature and 6 personally observed cases, 5 of them with traumatic lesions. Surgical exploration and intraneural neurolysis resulted in total or partial remission in 5 instances. In our experience surgical exploration should be performed at the earliest moment after spontaneous recovery is no longer to be expected.