Review of literature of radial nerve injuries associated with humeral fractures-an integrated management strategy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Radial nerve palsy associated with fractures of the shaft of the humerus is the most common nerve lesion complicating fractures of long bones. However, the management of radial nerve injuries associated with humeral fractures is debatable. There was no consensus between observation and early exploration.

Methods and findings

The PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Google Scholar, CINAHL, International Bibliography of the Social Sciences, and Social Sciences Citation Index were searched. Two authors independently searched for relevant studies in any language from 1966 to Jan 2013. Thirty studies with 2952 humeral fractures participants were identified. Thirteen studies favored conservative strategy. No significant difference between earl

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3826746 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature