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What to do about radial nerve that supplies the upper arm extensor?
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?wrist drop: Do you have problem with radial nerve, perhaps "Saturday nite palsy" from sleeping on it? If so, should improve over 4-6 weeks. You may benefit from physical and hand therapy, and a wrist brace might may things more manageable.
Answered 5/24/2015
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