Bilateral radial nerve compression neuropathy in the newborn

Purpose This study aims to discuss the diagnosis and management of radial nerve compression neuropathy in the newborn. Methods A personal case is presented, followed by a review and analysis of clinically similar cases identified via a PubMed search of published medical literature. Results We report...

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Published in:Child's nervous system 2014-08, Vol.30 (8), p.1435-1439
Main Authors: Siqueira, Mario G., Scaramuzzi, Vinicius, Heise, Carlos Otto, Martins, Roberto S., Sterman, Hugo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arthrogryposis - complications
Arthrogryposis - diagnosis
Arthrogryposis - therapy
Case Report
Hereditary Sensory and Motor Neuropathy - complications
Hereditary Sensory and Motor Neuropathy - diagnosis
Hereditary Sensory and Motor Neuropathy - therapy
Humans
Infant
Male
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Neurosciences
Neurosurgery
Radial Neuropathy - complications
Radial Neuropathy - diagnosis
Radial Neuropathy - therapy
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Summary:Purpose This study aims to discuss the diagnosis and management of radial nerve compression neuropathy in the newborn. Methods A personal case is presented, followed by a review and analysis of clinically similar cases identified via a PubMed search of published medical literature. Results We report a case of a term newborn with bilateral radial neuropathy at the humerus level. Despite severe axonal involvement in the electrophysiological evaluation, the patient showed complete bilateral recovery after 3 months of follow-up. Conclusions Isolated radial nerve palsy is a rare event in the newborn. The condition does not require surgical treatment and usually proceeds to full and rapid spontaneous recovery.
ISSN:0256-7040
1433-0350
DOI:10.1007/s00381-014-2362-2