Posterior interosseous nerve palsy in a patient with rheumatoid synovitis of the elbow: A case report and review of the literature

Authors
Westkaemper, JG Varitimidis, SE Sotereanos, DG
Citation
Jg. Westkaemper et al., Posterior interosseous nerve palsy in a patient with rheumatoid synovitis of the elbow: A case report and review of the literature, J HAND S-AM, 24A(4), 1999, pp. 727-731
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME
ISSN journal
03635023 → ACNP
Volume
24A
Issue
4
Year of publication
1999
Pages
727 - 731
Database
ISI
SICI code
0363-5023(199907)24A:4<727:PINPIA>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
A 54-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis developed loss of finger exte nsion in the left hand. History, physical examination, and electromyography led to the diagnosis of posterior interosseous nerve palsy secondary to sy novitis of the elbow. Anterior decompression and synovectomy resulted in a complete recovery. A literature review describes similar cases and compares outcomes. (J Hand Surg 1999;24A:727-731. Copyright (C) 1999 by the America n Society for Surgery of the Hand.).