Radial Tunnel Syndrome
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Radial Tunnel Syndrome Prevention
Prevention of radial tunnel syndrome includes:
Warm-up properly before
exercise
.
Stretch before and after
exercise
.
Avoid repetitive movement of the elbow.
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Radial Tunnel Syndrome Underlying Cause
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Last Updated: Jul 8, 2009
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Radial Tunnel Syndrome References:
Barnum M, Mastey RD, Weiss AP, Akelman E. Radial tunnel syndrome. Hand Clin. 1996 Nov;12(4):679-89.
Sarhadi NS, Korday SN, Bainbridge LC. Radial tunnel syndrome: diagnosis and management. J Hand Surg [Br]. 1998 Oct;23(5):617-9.
Sotereanos DG, Varitimidis SE, Giannakopoulos PN, Westkaemper JG. Results of surgical treatment for radial tunnel syndrome. J Hand Surg [Am]. 1999 May;24(3):566-70.
