Combat-related Wartenberg Syndrome Due to Penetrating Shrapnel Injury: A Case Report.

Berger, Ori; Lomeli, Bernardo A; Andrakhanov, Andrey; Talisman, Ran

Berger, Ori; Lomeli, Bernardo A; Andrakhanov, Andrey; Talisman, Ran.

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Berger O; From the Plastic Surgery Department, Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon, Israel.
Lomeli BA; From the Plastic Surgery Department, Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon, Israel.
Andrakhanov A; Hand Surgery Unit, Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon, Israel.
Talisman R; From the Plastic Surgery Department, Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon, Israel.

Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open ; 12(5): e5818, 2024 May.

Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38752214

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

Wartenberg syndrome, also known as Cheiralgia paresthetica, is an uncommon neuropathy affecting the superficial branch of the radial nerve. Typically caused by external compression, it manifests as paresthesia or pain in the radial side of the hand. We present a case of Wartenberg syndrome resulting from combat shrapnel injury, illustrating an uncommon etiology. A 21-year-old soldier was presented with allodynia and paresthesia after a shrapnel explosion, with positive clinical findings and radiographic evidence supporting the diagnosis. Nonoperative management led to significant improvement, highlighting the importance of conservative treatment in such cases. This report underscores the significance of considering unconventional causes in nerve entrapment syndromes post combat trauma, emphasizing adherence to established therapeutic guidelines.

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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Israel Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos

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