Spontaneous nerve torsion: unusual cause of radial nerve palsy.

Endo, Yoshimi; Miller, Theodore T; Carlson, Erik; Wolfe, Scott W · Skeletal Radiol · 2015

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Spontaneous nerve torsion is a rare cause of nerve palsy. We describe a case of nerve torsion affecting the radial nerve in order to inform radiologists of the existence of this condition and subtle features on cross-sectional imaging that can suggest the diagnosis preoperatively.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy