Radial Nerve Palsy
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When weakness appears in the wrist and hand, it's helpful to know about radial nerve palsy, a condition of this nerve in the arm responsible for the movement to extend the wrist and fingers, as well as part of the sensation on the back of the hand.
Common signs: The most characteristic sign is difficulty lifting the wrist, which droops; there may also be numbness on the back of the hand and weakness when opening the fingers.
Common causes: It is usually related to sustained pressure on the arm, humerus fractures, or improper positions during deep sleep.
Which specialist treats it? The orthopedist reviews these conditions of the arm and hand, sometimes with support from neurology. When a hand loses strength or no longer responds as before, it's advisable to request a medical evaluation.
Data on 49 doctors who treat radial nerve palsy
Which specialist treats radial nerve palsy?
Radial Nerve Palsy is usually treated by specialists in general practitioner, neurologist, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, orthopedist, critical care and intensive care specialist, aesthetic physician, ophthalmologist, pediatrician.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in radial nerve palsy
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. César Nájera
Dr. Hugo Arturo González Martínez
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Diego Alejandro Oliva Vallejo
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Alejandra Elizabeth Villagrán Guerrero
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Rogelio García Cruz
Frequently asked questions
What is radial nerve palsy?
When weakness appears in the wrist and hand, it's helpful to know about radial nerve palsy, a condition of this nerve in the arm responsible for the movement to extend the wrist and fingers, as well as part of the sensation on the back of the hand.
Which doctor treats radial nerve palsy?
Radial Nerve Palsy is usually treated by specialists in general practitioner, neurologist, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, orthopedist, critical care and intensive care specialist, aesthetic physician, ophthalmologist, pediatrician.