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Alternate Names : Radial Nerve Trauma, Radial Nerve Damage
Radial Nerve Injury | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
Most cases of radial nerve injury cannot be prevented. Avoiding injury, overuse of the arm, and improper use of crutches can prevent some cases.
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Radial Nerve Injury: Treatment & Monitoring
Author: James Broomfield, MD Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD Date Reviewed: 07/01/01