Radial and ulnar nerve palsies in closed humerus fracture: A case report and literature review

Abstract

Fractures of the humeral shaft are commonly associated with radial nerve injury because of the anatomical course of the nerve. An ulnar nerve injury is rarely associated with such fractures. We present a case of a humeral shaft fracture with combined radial and ulnar nerve injuries in a female adult patient. The patient subsequently underwent radial and ulnar nerve exploration with internal fixation of the left humerus. According to our literature review, no similar cases were previously reported.