What it is
The radial nerve can be compressed just below the elbow, producing an aching pain in the upper forearm. Because it sits close to the tennis elbow point, it is frequently misdiagnosed.
How it usually presents
- Aching pain a few centimetres below the outer elbow
- Pain with repetitive twisting of the forearm
- Tennis elbow treatment that has not helped
How it is assessed
Careful examination to localise the tender point, with nerve studies and imaging where required.
Treatment options
- Activity modification and physiotherapy
- Diagnostic injection
- Surgical decompression in resistant cases
Non-surgical treatment is considered first wherever it is reasonable. Which option suits you depends on your symptoms, your goals and what you want from treatment, which is exactly what we discuss in clinic.
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