Nerve Injury in Adults

Abstract

Nerve injury is an uncommon complication of fractures and dislocations of the elbow. The assessment and treatment of nerve dysfunction after trauma around the elbow remains a challenging and controversial topic. The anatomic positions of the radial, median, and ulnar nerves and their major branches make them vulnerable at several sites (see Fig. 11.1a, b). This is the reason for the relationship between particular nerve injuries and fracture patterns, such as radial nerve paralysis and humerus shaft fracture. Posterior interosseus nerve injury with Monteggia fracture dislocation [1] and/or anterior interosseus nerve injuries with elbow dislocation [1].