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A Rare Aberrant Division of Radial Nerve Encountered During Fixation of Distal 1/3rd Shaft Humerus Fracture

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The radial nerve is a continuation of the posterior cord, which is composed of axons from C5 to C8. Rarely are abnormalities in the posterior cord’s branching pattern mentioned in the literature. An unusual change encountered in the radial nerve is described in this case report, during fixation of distal 1/3 rd shaft humerus fracture left side in a 22-year-old male, where the radial nerve is seen as two distinct bundles, anterior and posterior. The posterior division provided aberrant branches to the long head of the triceps muscle, medially, while the anterior division persisted as the main radial nerve. To expose the humerus shaft for fixations, an orthopedic surgeon must be aware of the radial nerve divisions.

Source: Journal of Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery

DOI: 10.4103/jajs.jajs_21_24

Authors: Gagandeep Gupta, Shivang Kala, Sagar, Akhilesh Saini

Institutions: Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana, United Institute of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,700