Upper Extremity Injection Nerve Injury: Black, White, and Shades of Gray

Authors

  • Anil Kumar Department of Neurosurgery, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, Jharkhand
  • Viraat Harsh Department of Neurosurgery, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
  • James M. Barry Department of Neurosurgery, LSU Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
  • Ali Jalali Department of Neurosurgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, United States
  • Shashikant Patil Athens Brain and Spine Hospital, Athens, GA, United States

Keywords:

nerve injection injury, nerve palsy, intramuscular injections, injection injury

Abstract

Upper extremity nerve injury can be due to multiple causes and has a constellation of effects depending on the site, method, and, if applicable, injected substance. While many injuries result from mechanical etiologies such as needles for vaccines and nerve blocks, secondary chemical injury may occur, usually presenting with a different set of symptoms and timeline. Management of such injuries is tiered as well, ranging from conservative measures—physiotherapy and analgesics—to surgical neurolysis. Injury avoidance is paramount; preventative measures are possible for many of the more common etiologies of upper extremity nerve injuries. The purpose of this paper is to assemble etiologies, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and management of the most common nerve injuries of the upper extremity

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Published

2019-07-05

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2019): Journal of Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Section

Review