Nomenclature of the radial nerve: distinguishing between the deep branch of the radial nerve and the posterior interosseous nerve.

Braun, Natalie; Save, Ameya V; Lee, Steve K; Wolfe, Scott W · J Hand Surg Eur Vol · 2025

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Abstract

To address an inconsistency in the nomenclature of the anatomy and compressive syndromes of the deep branch of the radial nerve, we advocate for a single compression syndrome that presents along a spectrum from pain to posterior interosseous nerve palsy.

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Anatomy