Posterior interosseous neuropathy: The diagnostic benefits of a multimodal approach to investigation

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: Posterior interosseous neuropathy should be considered in patients presenting with finger and wrist drop and no sensory deficit. Clinical and electrophysiological assessments are key to a diagnosis. MRI may disclose etiological information not available to clinical or neurophysiological assessment, and should be thought as a complementary diagnostic tool. Posterior interosseous neuropathy should be considered in patients presenting with finger and wrist drop and no sensory deficit. Clinical and electrophysiological assessments are key to making a diagnosis. MRI may disclose etiological information not available to clinical or neurophysiological assessment, and should be thought as a complementary diagnostic tool.