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Preferred term

Radial Neuropathy  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Disease involving the RADIAL NERVE. Clinical features include weakness of elbow extension, elbow flexion, supination of the forearm, wrist and finger extension, and thumb abduction. Sensation may be impaired over regions of the dorsal forearm. Common sites of compression or traumatic injury include the AXILLA and radial groove of the HUMERUS.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Radial Mononeuropathy
  • Radial Nerve Diseases
  • Supinator Syndrome

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-N3DF37BL-T

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