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most frequently injured major nerve in the upper limb. Its close bony proximity makes it vulnerable to fractures of the humeral shaft and around the elbow. Injuries can be divided into high, complete radial nerve injuries and low, posterior interosseous
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a previously irradiated region make management of the local recurrence challenging. Even in the presence of recurring illness, limb salvage therapy is becoming increasingly popular, with an emphasis on maintaining extremity function and quality of
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report few patients achieving this level of function. However, it should be stated that the results of nerve transfers in the upper limb demonstrate improvement in function for at least three years following surgery. 47 - 50 Giuffre et al
