Bilateral Radial Nerve Compression (crutch palsy): A Case Report
Bilateral Radial Nerve Compression (crutch palsy): A Case Report
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双侧桡神经受压（拐杖麻痹）：病例报告
DOI：
10.4172/2155-9562.1000130
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发表时间：
2012
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通讯作者：
A. Hohler
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作者：
Ingrid T. Chang;A. Hohler
背景：腋窝拐杖引起的双侧桡神经压迫是一种相对罕见的病例，文献中很少有完整的病例记录。病例报告：本文的目的是提出一个病例双侧桡神经麻痹的男子使用腋窝拐杖后3周。诊断后停用腋窝拐杖；患者立即开始康复治疗，几天内病情迅速好转，5周后完全康复。结论：拐杖性麻痹是由于使用拐杖不当造成桡神经长时间受压所致。适当的安装和正确使用拐杖的教育可以预防这种并发症。详细的病史、体格检查和电诊断有助于疾病的诊断和预后。
Background: Bilateral radial nerve compression due to axillary crutches is a relatively rare entity with few well documented cases in the literature. Case Report: The purpose of this paper is to present a case of bilateral radial nerve palsy in a man after using axillary crutches for 3 weeks. The axillary crutches were discontinued upon diagnosis; he was started on rehabilitation therapy immediately and showed rapid improvement within days, with full recovery at 5 weeks after presentation. Conclusion: Crutch palsy occurs from improper use of crutches causing prolonged compression of radial nerve. Proper fitting and education on correct usage of crutches may prevent this complication. A thorough history, physical exam and electrodiagnostic study are helpful in the diagnosis and prognosis of the illness.