RADIAL TUNNEL-SYNDROME

Radial nerve compression in the upper extremity is an unusual and high ly variable diagnosis. Intermittent compression of the posterior inter osseous nerve in the anatomic region known as the radial tunnel is res ponsible for a constellation of signs and symptoms known as radial tun nel syndrome. Diagnostic and treatment measures are discussed at lengt h. Surgical exposures are also reviewed, with the authors presenting t heir own preferences.