This study aimed to evaluate the functional results of end-to-end repairs in radialnerve injuries.Methods: The study included 18 (15 males, 3 females) patients who underwent middle levelend-to-end radial nerve repair and who responded to our final follow-up call. Patients’ averageage was 30 (range: 16 to 43) years. The average time lapse between injury and repair was 25.1days (range: 1 day to 13 months). Pinch and grip strength measurements were graded accordingto the modified Verga classification. The Highet classification was used for the evaluation of sensorialrecovery. Functional outcome were assessed with the DASH-T score. Average follow-uptime was 62.5 (range: 24 to 156) months.Results: Motor function according to the Verga classification was excellent in 16 patients andpoor in two. Pinch and grip power measurement comparison of the two sides in the 16 patientswith excellent results showed a respective 24.1% and 14.3% decrease on the affected side.According to Highet’s classification, sensorial evaluation was S4 in seven patients, S3+ in four,S3 in three, S2+ in one, S2 in one, and S1 in two patients. The average DASH-T score of patientswith excellent results was 7.3.Conclusion: Radial nerve repairs, if done end-to-end using an appropriate technique, may leadto nearly full recovery in younger patients.
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