Sonography of Orthopedic Hardware (K-Wire) Abutment of the Superficial Radial Nerve (SRN)—A Case Report

Published Date: 03rd June 2025

Publication Authors: Iyengar. KP

Orthopedic hardware can cause impingement on soft tissues, which include tendons, muscles, nerves, and vessels. We describe a rare case of impingement of the superficial radial nerve (SRN) by a Kirschner wire used for distal radio ulnar stabilization in a 53-year-old female who presented with new symptoms of pain and paraesthesia involving the distribution of SRN at 6 weeks follow-up post surgery, which is further managed by neurolysis and trimming of the impinging K wire. In this report, we highlight the role of ultrasound and advise the incorporation of innovative approaches in the diagnosis and management.

Chapala, S.; Iyengar, KP. et al. (2025). Sonography of Orthopedic Hardware (K-Wire) Abutment of the Superficial Radial Nerve (SRN)—A Case Report. Journal of Clinical Ultrasound. Early View [Online]. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1002/jcu.24099 [Accessed 10 June 2025].

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