May 29, 2025 · Radial Tunnel Syndrome is a compressive neuropathy of the posterior interosseous nerve (PIN) at the level of proximal forearm (radial tunnel). Diagnosis is made clinically with pain only …

Phase 1 Precautions: Maintain postoperative splint for 10-14 days after surgery. Avoid lifting, pushing, pulling or forceful gripping with the surgical arm. Balance relative rest for recovery with appropriate …

Aug 27, 2013 · However, recovery of radial nerve function was halted for a few weeks with marked discomfort over the radial tunnel. Release of the posterior interosseous nerve was elected to …

Releasing all five points of potential compression including the arcade of Frohse and ligation of the radial recurrent blood vessels is important. The surgical goal is a radial tunnel where the radial nerve (PIN …

Jun 24, 2025 · The radial nerve can be decompressed through a surgical procedure called radial tunnel release. The surgery is recommended when conservative options fail over a period of 3 months, and …

Radial tunnel syndrome creates an annoying ache in your arm that you just want to shake away. Fortunately, rest and nonsurgical methods are usually successful at treating the pinched nerve and …

Because of radial tunnel syndrome, which occurs when the nerve gets compressed as it travels through the radial tunnel in your forearm, these relatively simple motions can become difficult and painful. …

To begin, you are anesthetized. Your surgeon makes a small incision on the outer side of your elbow. Your radial nerve travels through a passageway called the "radial tunnel." The surgeon carefully …

Corticosteroids can be injected into the radial tunnel region by an MD, and are provided to relieve pressure on the radial nerve. This will usually provide immediate, temporary relief to persons with …

What is Radial Tunnel Release Surgery? The surgeon will release muscles, tendons or other structures that may be compressing the radial nerve and leading to radial tunnel syndrome. The incision will be …