Idiopathic Anterior and Posterior Interosseous Nerve Palsy
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients aged 15 years or older who were diagnosed with anterior interosseous nerve palsy or posterior interosseous nerve palsy within 6 months of symptom onset and who provided written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with nerve palsy of a clearly identifiable cause, such as trauma, surgery, or tumor, and patients judged by the investigators to be unsuitable for participation in this study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The association between hourglass-like nerve constriction evaluated by ultrasonography (presence, location, and severity) and functional outcome at the final follow-up, assessed by muscle strength grading (MMT). | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Nagoya University Hospital Department of Hand Surgery