학술논문

Posterior interosseous nerve dysfunction in the radial tunnel
Document Type
Report
Disease/Disorder overview
Source
Current Orthopaedics. June, 2008, Vol. 22 Issue 3, p226, 7 p.
Subject
Tunnels
Language
English
ISSN
0268-0890
Abstract
To link to full-text access for this article, visit this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cuor.2008.03.001 Byline: T.D. Tennent (a), Andrew Woodgate (b) Abstract: Dysfunction of the Posterior Interosseous Nerve (PIN) has previously been classified into two different groups: Posterior Interosseous Nerve syndrome (PINS) if motor weakness manifests or Radial Tunnel Syndrome (RTS) if forearm pain is the main feature. Its main differential diagnosis is the common Tennis Elbow. There is little evidence or consensus on incidence or aetiology or treatment. The findings of this review suggests that both RTS and PINS have a common aetiology, that some investigative modalities may be useful in the diagnosis of PIN dysfunction but require further trials to support initial findings. Management options are difficult to evaluate due to a lack of controlled trials however surgical results appear to be good considered in the light of questionable diagnosis. Author Affiliation: (a) Shoulder Unit, Orthopaedic Department, 5th Floor St James Wing, St George's Hospital, London, United Kingdom (b) St. George's University of London, United Kingdom