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Nerve Injury After Humerus, Elbow, and Forearm Fractures (Radial, Posterior Interosseous, and Ulnar Nerves)

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Nerve injuries after surgery in the upper extremity, particularly about the diaphyseal humerus, are unfortunately common. This is as a result of the proximity and density of the nerves to the appendicular skeleton in the upper extremity. Despite these facts, a thorough understanding of the neurovascular anatomy of the upper extremity, knowledge of intraoperative techniques for mitigation of the risks of neuropraxia and nerve injury, and comprehension of the ideal treatment algorithms will allow optimization of care of these patients with complex problems.

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Daly, C.A., Gottschalk, M.B. (2022). Nerve Injury After Humerus, Elbow, and Forearm Fractures (Radial, Posterior Interosseous, and Ulnar Nerves). In: Dy, C.J., Brogan, D.M., Wagner, E.R. (eds) Peripheral Nerve Issues after Orthopedic Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-84428-8_5

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