Posterior interosseous nerve palsy in a patient with rheumatoid synovitis of the elbow: a case report and review of the literature

A 54-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis developed loss of finger extension in the left hand. History, physical examination, and electromyography led to the diagnosis of posterior interosseous nerve palsy secondary to synovitis of the elbow. Anterior decompression and synovectomy resulted in a...

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Published inThe Journal of hand surgery (American ed.) Vol. 24; no. 4; p. 727
Main Authors Westkaemper, J G, Varitimidis, S E, Sotereanos, D G
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.1999
Subjects
Arthritis, Rheumatoid - complications
Elbow - innervation
Elbow Joint - innervation
Female
Fingers - innervation
Humans
Middle Aged
Paralysis - etiology
Paralysis - surgery
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases - etiology
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases - surgery
Synovitis - etiology
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Summary:A 54-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis developed loss of finger extension in the left hand. History, physical examination, and electromyography led to the diagnosis of posterior interosseous nerve palsy secondary to synovitis of the elbow. Anterior decompression and synovectomy resulted in a complete recovery. A literature review describes similar cases and compares outcomes.
ISSN:0363-5023
DOI:10.1053/jhsu.1999.0727