page_title: Radial neuropathy
section_title: Causes
hierarchical_section_title: Radial neuropathy / Causes
caption_attribution_description: English: Humerus. 日本語: 上腕骨。
context_page_description: Radial neuropathy is a type of mononeuropathy which results from acute trauma to the radial nerve that extends the length of the arm. It is known as transient paresthesia when sensation is temporarily abnormal.
context_section_description: There are many ways to acquire radial nerve neuropathy, including:
  Upper arm - a fracture of the bone
  Elbow - entrapment of the nerve
  Wrist - elbow deformity and soft-tissue masses
  Axilla - here the most common cause is compression. However, a dislocation of the humerus is a possible factor as well. It could also be due to brachial plexus compression.
caption: Humerus - anterior view
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