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Sonography of Orthopedic Hardware (K‐Wire) Abutment of the Superficial Radial Nerve ( SRN )—A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Orthopedic hardware can cause impingement on soft tissues, which include tendons, muscles, nerves, and vessels. We describe a rare case of impingement of the superficial radial nerve (SRN) by a Kirschner wire used for distal radio ulnar stabilization in a 53-year-old female who presented with new symptoms of pain and paraesthesia involving the distribution of SRN at 6 weeks follow-up post surgery, which is further managed by neurolysis and trimming of the impinging K wire. In this report, we highlight the role of ultrasound and advise the incorporation of innovative approaches in the diagnosis and management.

Source: Journal of Clinical Ultrasound

DOI: 10.1002/jcu.24099

Authors: Shashank Chapala, Joban Babhulkar, Anil Bhatia, Karthikeyan. P. Iyengar, Rajesh Botchu

Institutions: Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital and Research Center, Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Peripheral Nerve Disorders

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4411042271

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