radial tunnel syndrome

Question 1

what is the cause of radial tunnel syndrome?

Answer 1

most commonly due to compression of posterior interosseous branch of radial nerve

result of overuse

Question 2

what are the features of radial tunnel syndrome?

Answer 2

symptoms are similar to lateral epicondylitis making it difficult to diagnose

however, the pain tends to be around 4-5 cm distal to the lateral epicondyle

symptoms may be worsened by extending the elbow and pronating the forearm