RADIAL NERVE LACERATIONS — THE OUTCOME OF END-TO-END REPAIRS IN PENETRATING TRAUMA

Author:

Laubscher M.1,Held M.1,Maree M.1,Solomons M.1

Affiliation:

1. Martin Singer Hand Unit, Groote Schuur Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa

Abstract

Due to its mostly motor content, repair of the radial nerve is considered to yield favourable results. This is despite the fact that there are limited studies looking at the outcomes of end-to-end repair secondary to sharp penetrating trauma. We retrospectively reviewed the outcome of a series of repaired level 2 and level 3 radial nerves following penetrating stab injuries. Twenty-seven cases with adequate follow-up were included. All the patients underwent direct end-to-end repair. We evaluated the motor recovery of the target muscles using the British Medical Research Council (MRC) grading system. Wrist extension recovered in 93% of cases at a mean of six months. Finger extension recovered in 74% and thumb extension in 52% of cases within the follow-up period. We conclude that end-to-end repair is possible in the majority of level 2 and level 3 radial nerve lacerations secondary to penetrating stab injuries. Acceptable results can be expected.

Publisher

World Scientific Pub Co Pte Lt

Subject

General Medicine

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