musculospiral paralysis

musculospiral paralysis
radial neuropathy.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • radial neuropathy — entrapment neuropathy of any part of the radial nerve, usually with paralysis of the extensor muscles of the wrist and fingers. Common types include crutch paralysis, cheiralgia paresthetica, and radial tunnel syndrome. Called also musculospiral… …   Medical dictionary

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