Causes of Radial Nerve Injury

Causes of Radial Nerve Injury:

Injury to the radial nerve can occur in a number of different ways. These include:

• ·         fracturing the humerus (upper arm bone)
• ·         sleeping with the upper arm in an awkward position
• ·         pressure from leaning the arm over the back of a chair (called “Saturday night palsy” when caused by consuming too much alcohol and falling asleep in this position)
• ·         using crutches
• ·         falling on or receiving a blow to the arm
• ·         motor vehicle accident
• ·         long-term constricting of the wrist (for example, by wearing a tight bracelet or watch strap)