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This study evaluates if the timing of radial nerve recovery differs between patients treated operatively and those managed expectantly.

August 10, 2026Journal of Hand Surgery Global OnlineOpen Access

Outcome of Radial Nerve Palsy in Closed Humeral Shaft Fractures Treated Operatively and Expectantly

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KAKareme D. AlderMayo Clinic NPNicholas PulosMayo Clinic ASAlexander Y. ShinMayo Clinic in Arizona

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Retrospective review evaluates radial nerve recovery timing in operatively and expectantly treated humeral fractures, suggesting no difference in outcomes.

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This study evaluates if the timing of radial nerve recovery differs between patients treated operatively and those managed expectantly.
Retrospective review of closed humeral shaft fractures over 12 years
Identified patients with radial nerve palsy
Analyzed time to onset of radial nerve motor recovery.
15 patients met criteria, 8 treated with expectant management, 7 with open reduction internal fixation
Mean onset of initial recovery was 8.4 weeks, full recovery at 32.6 weeks
No significant difference in recovery time between expectantly and operatively treated patients (P = .28 for onset; P = .6 for full recovery).

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Alder et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a797d089c20a9bbd3184174 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2026.101091

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Retrospective review evaluates radial nerve recovery timing in operatively and expectantly treated humeral fractures, suggesting no difference in outcomes.

Outcome of Radial Nerve Palsy in Closed Humeral Shaft Fractures Treated Operatively and Expectantly

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Outcome of Radial Nerve Palsy in Closed Humeral Shaft Fractures Treated Operatively and Expectantly

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