Radial Nerve Palsy Compression Injury at Spiral Groove From Self-myofascial Release: A Case Report and a Literature Review.

Schafer, Helen; Gutama, Barite; Popa, Nikolas K; Sharma, Sanjay K; Hill, J Bradford; Lineaweaver, William · Ann Plast Surg · 2026

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

This case report describes a 44-year-old woman who suffered a radial nerve compression injury from self-administered myofascial release using a lacrosse ball. She underwent decompression of the right radial nerve at the spiral groove of the humerus with intraoperative nerve stimulation. At 18-month follow-up, the patient had regained partial function of the radial nerve. This case highlights mechanisms of radial nerve compression injuries and discusses nonoperative versus operative treatment options.

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