Endoscopically Assisted Decompression of Radial Nerve

Vögelin, Esther; Bignion, Dietmar; Leclère, Franck (2019). Endoscopically Assisted Decompression of Radial Nerve. In: Bain, Gregory; Eygendaal, Denise; van Riet, Roger P. (eds.) Surgical Techniques for Trauma and Sports Related Injuries of the Elbow (pp. 779-783). Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer 10.1007/978-3-662-58931-1_107

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Using an endoscopically assisted technique, we are able to identify all possible compression sites and where required to release them. The entry point, located 5 cm proximal of the radial humeral epicondyle between the brachioradialis/brachialis and triceps muscle, allows endoscopic exposure of the superficial and deep radial nerve branches distal of the elbow as well as the radial nerve proximal of the elbow. From this entry point, the radial nerve can be followed proximally to the spiral groove until the radial nerve disappears around the humerus. The superficial branch and the posterior interosseous nerve can be followed distally, 3–4 cm distal of the anterior elbow crease from a second incision. This forearm portal can be created by incising the skin over the transilluminated light. The scope can then be introduced at this level, and the radial nerve (superficial radial nerve and PIN) may be followed distally to the supinator muscle.

Item Type:

Book Section (Book Chapter)

Division/Institute:

04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Orthopaedic, Plastic and Hand Surgery (DOPH) > Clinic of Plastic and Hand Surgery
04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Orthopaedic, Plastic and Hand Surgery (DOPH) > Clinic of Plastic and Hand Surgery > Hand Surgery

UniBE Contributor:

Vögelin, Esther, Bignion, Dietmar, Leclère, Franck-Marie Patrick

Subjects:

600 Technology > 610 Medicine & health

ISBN:

978-3-662-58931-1

Publisher:

Springer

Language:

English

Submitter:

Veronika Picha

Date Deposited:

05 Dec 2019 10:56

Last Modified:

05 Dec 2022 15:33

Publisher DOI:

10.1007/978-3-662-58931-1_107

URI:

https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/135907

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