Episode 21: Posterior Interosseous Nerve Syndrome

A rapid review of posterior interosseous nerve (PIN) syndrome for the plastic surgery learner. In this episode we review:

• Anatomy of the radial and posterior interosseous nerves
• Evaluation and management of the posterior interosseous nerve syndrome patient

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References:

1. Ozkan M, Bacakoglu AK, Gul O, Ekin A, Magden O. Anatomic study of posterior interosseous nerve in the arcade of Frohse. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 1999;8(6):617-620.
2. Dang AC, Rodner CM. Unusual compression neuropathies of the forearm, part I: radial nerve. J Hand Surg Am. 2009;34(10):1906-1914.
3. Wheeler R, DeCastro A. Posterior Interosseous Nerve Syndrome. In: StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL)2021.