Posterior interosseous nerve syndrome

a case report and surgical treatment

Authors

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56102/afmo.2024.356

Keywords:

Radial nerve, Radial neuropathy, Nerve compression syndromes, Surgery

Abstract

The posterior interosseus nerve compression syndrome (PINCS) is one of many compression neuropathies of the upper body and affects the extensor compartment of the forearm. Although conservative treatment is efficient in most cases, persistent situations can demand surgery for decompression. This study aimed to report a case of posterior interosseous nerve compression syndrome treated with surgical decompression due to the persistence of symptoms after the failure of the conservative treatment. Furthermore, the study highlighted the importance of following post-surgical orientations to achieve full recovery and minimize possible sequelae.

Author Biographies

Emily de Carvalho Batista, Faculdade de Medicina De Olinda

Student at the Faculdade de Medicina de Olinda. Olinda, Pernambuco, Brazil.

Erlan Pércio Lopes Rufino, Real Hospital Português de Beneficência

Neurosurgeon at the Real Hospital Português de Beneficência, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.

Higor Emmanuel Silva de Jesus, Afya Faculdade de Ciências Médicas

Medical student at the Afya Faculdade de Ciências Médicas. Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Pernambuco, Brazil.

Ana Letícia Lacerda Paiva, Faculdade de Medicina de Olinda

Student at the Faculdade de Medicina de Olinda. Olinda, Pernambuco, Brazil.

George Gláucio Carneiro Leão de Guimarães Filho, Faculdade de Medicina de Olinda

Student at the Faculdade de Medicina de Olinda. Olinda, Pernambuco, Brazil.

Fernando Augusto Pacífico, Faculdade de Medicina de Olinda

Professor at the Faculdade de Medicina de Olinda. Olinda, Pernambuco, Brazil.

Emily Rodrigues Maia, Faculdade Pernambucana de Saúde

Student at the Faculdade Pernambucana de Saúde. Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.

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Published

2024-12-19

How to Cite

Batista, E. de C., Rufino, E. P. L., Jesus, H. E. S. de, Paiva, A. L. L., Guimarães Filho, G. G. C. L. de, Pacífico, F. A., & Maia, E. R. (2024). Posterior interosseous nerve syndrome: a case report and surgical treatment. Annals of Olinda Medical School, 1(12), 66–73. https://doi.org/10.56102/afmo.2024.356

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Case Reports