| Posterior interosseous nerve palsy: an unusual complication of rheumatoid arthritis: case report and review of the literature. | |
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PMID: 20965550 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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OBJECTIVES: Posterior interosseous nerve (PIN) palsy is a very rare complication of rheumatoid arthritis affecting the elbow joint. It results in weakness of extension of the fingers and may be confused with extensor tendon rupture and wrist drop due to radial nerve damage. METHODS: We present a case of PIN palsy secondary to rheumatoid synovitis and review the previously reported cases. RESULTS: Eighteen cases of PIN palsy due to rheumatoid arthritis have been reported so far in the literature. CONCLUSIONS: It is important to recognize this complication and early intervention is necessary to prevent permanent damage. |
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Aruna Malipeddi; V Ram M Reddy; George Kallarackal |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2010-10-20 |
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Title: Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism Volume: 40 ISSN: 1532-866X ISO Abbreviation: Semin. Arthritis Rheum. Publication Date: 2011 Jun |
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Created Date: 2011-05-20 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 1306053 Medline TA: Semin Arthritis Rheum Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 576-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Department of Rheumatology, University Hospitals of Leicester, Infirmary Square, Leicester, United Kingdom. |
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