Superficial branch of the radial nerve regularly contains fibers from the lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve: A role in neuroma treatment

There are many surgical strategies aimed to treat the symptomatic neuroma of the superficial branch of the radial nerve (SBRN). It is still difficult to treat, despite many attempts to reveal a reason for surgical treatment failure. The lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve (LACN) is known to overlap and communicate with SBRN. The aim of our study is to state the frequency of spreading of LACN fibers into SBRN branches through a microscopic dissection to predict where and how often LACN fibers may be involved in SBRN neuroma.
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Source Type: research