Posterior Interosseous Nerve Compression 354.8

   

 

synonyms: PIN Compression, PIN Syndrome, Posterior interosseous nerve syndrome

PIN Compression ICD-9

  • 354.8 other mononeuritis of upper limb

PIN Compression Etiology / Epidemiology / Natural History

PIN Compression Anatomy

  • Most common site of compression is the arcade of Frohse.
  • Other sites of compression: leash of Henry, ECRB / ECRL, Supinator muscle.

PIN Compression Clinical Evaluation

  • Pain located directly over the site of PIN compression 3-4 cm distal to the lateral epicondyle (Werner CO, Acta Orthop Scand Supp 1979 174:1)

PIN Compression Xray / Diagnositc Tests

PIN Compression Classification / Treatment

PIN Compression Associated Injuries / Differential Diagnosis

PIN Compression Complications

PIN Compression Follow-up Care

PIN Compression Review References

  • Lubahn JD, JAAOS 1998;6:378

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