The anatomical relationship of the superficial branches of radial nerve: a cadaveric study
Renu Gupta,
Surajit Ghatak,
Ashish Kumar Nayyar
Abstract:Background: The major superficial branches of the radial nerve like inferior lateral cutaneous nerve of arm (ILCNA) and posterior cutaneous nerve of forearm (PCNF) are susceptible to get injured during surgical procedure done in distal half of humerus.
Methods: In this study 25 voluntary donated cadavers were dissected to define the course and position ILCNA and PCNF of the radial nerve and their ramifications in relation to anatomical landmarks such as the lateral inter muscular septum or bony landmarks such … Show more
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