We report on a patient in whom ulnar nerve palsy developed after a closed distal radius
fracture due to displacement of the ulnar nerve dorsal to the ulnar styloid. After
delayed exploration and decompression of the ulnar nerve, the patient had recovery
of both motor and sensory function of the ulnar nerve.
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Publication history
Published online: February 13, 2009
Accepted:
October 28,
2008
Received:
June 25,
2008
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No benefits in any form have been received or will be received related directly or indirectly to the subject of this article.
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© 2009 American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
