Table 4.
Fracture characteristics and primary radial nerve palsy
| N | Primary RNP | |
|---|---|---|
| Fracture location | ||
| Proximal 1/3 | 17 | 0 |
| Middle 1/3 | 67 | 5 |
| Distal 1/3 | 152 | 19 (13%) |
| Fracture type | ||
| Spiral | 62 | 10 |
| Oblique | 25 | 3 |
| Transverse | 47 | 2 |
| Comminuted | 97 | 5 |
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