Question 1

can a radial nerve injury cause a tremor?

Accepted Answer

Never seen or heard: Radial nerve injury will cause wrist drop or weakness in lifting the wrist.

Question 2

how do you treat radial nerve injury with supracondylar fracture in children?

Accepted Answer

Radial Nerve: The presence of a wrist drop with a humeral fracture is most often due to a stretch injury or contusion of the nerve as it travels down the arm in the spiral groove.  An extension wrist splint may be helpful to prevent a flexion contracture from the associated wrist drop.  If there is an absence of improvement on exam and serial EMG testing, surgical exploration may need to be considered.

Question 3

what is the treatment for radial nerve injury with supracondylar fracture in children?

Accepted Answer

Observation: Then electrical studies of the nerve and possible exploration if it does not return in three months.

Question 4

i have severe pain in my left wrist and hand. could it be radial nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

Where in the wrist: This depends  on the distribution of the pain - we need to know where the pain is located. Your  physician can help access where the pain is and what  causes it.  It could be many different  things  beyond  radial nerve such as arthritis.

Question 5

my thumb has been numb for the past 3 days and nowmy index finger is also numb. 12 years ago i had radial nerve damage and lost the function of my right hand but with therapy i got it back. not sure if the numbness is related but is this concern?

Accepted Answer

: The thumb and index finger are innervated by the radial nerve; therefore, one should suspect it's related to the  prior radial nerve damage.  It merits a visit to ones neurologist for an evaluation.

Question 6

i have radial nerve damage in forearm the doc is telling me i might be at mmi! they haven't done anything but tell me to rest. 7mths of pain?

Accepted Answer

Depends on damage: It all depends of the extent of the nerve damage. An emg/ncs (electromyography/ nerve conduction study) and other imaging studies along with physical examination can help assess the severity of the injury and a prognosis.

Question 7

i have nerve damage due to a chinsaw laceration of themedian and radial nerve. are there suppliments i can take to help speed the healing proess?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium: Magnesium oxide 250 mg at bed can help nerve injuries.

Question 8

could radial nerve damage be repaired 100%?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends somewhat on the degree of the damage. Mild issues often resolve with time. More serious damage may improve but not completely resolve. Sometimes, there is no improvement.

Question 9

what to do if i have radial nerve damage in both arms, and s1 neruopathy in my right leg. please, any suggestions on where to go next?

Accepted Answer

Nerve damage: A visit to a neurologist or a neurosurgeon will help find the cause/extent of the nerve damage and initiate a treatment to eliminate the pain and restore strength in the arms and leg. A nerve test and blood work may be required too. Physical therapy and occupational therapy will help speed recovery.

Question 10

would 70-90% sensory loss(radial nerve in wrist) be considered having a disability?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Unless this sensory loss is somehow rendering you disabled, it's not likely.  Results of tests, such as nerve conduction studies, do not determine disability.

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What is the treatment for radial nerve injury with supracondylar fracture in children?

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I have severe pain in my left wrist and hand. could it be radial nerve damage?

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My thumb has been numb for the past 3 days and nowmy index finger is also numb. 12 years ago i had radial nerve damage and lost the function of my right hand but with therapy i got it back. not sure if the numbness is related but is this concern?

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I have radial nerve damage in forearm the doc is telling me i might be at mmi! they haven't done anything but tell me to rest. 7mths of pain?

A member asked:

I have nerve damage due to a chinsaw laceration of themedian and radial nerve. are there suppliments i can take to help speed the healing proess?

A member asked:

Could radial nerve damage be repaired 100%?

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What to do if i have radial nerve damage in both arms, and s1 neruopathy in my right leg. please, any suggestions on where to go next?

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Would 70-90% sensory loss(radial nerve in wrist) be considered having a disability?

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