Primary Exploration of Radial Nerve is Not Required for Radial Nerve Palsy while Treating Humerus Shaft Fractures with Unreamed Humerus Nails (UHN).

Due to the high rates of spontaneous remissions of radial nerve palsy after treatment with UHN in humerus shaft fractures, primar exploration of the radial nerve does not appear to be necessary. Grass G, Kabir K, Ohse J, Rangger C, Besch L, Mathiak G. Open Orthop J. 2011;5:319-23. Epub 2011 Aug 26. PMID: 21915231 PDF