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--- an:radial_nerve [2021/06/06 04:01]
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 https://teachmeanatomy.info/upper-limb/nerves/radial-nerve/ has a good description
+====Approaches to humerus====
+  * Posterior approach
+    * Triceps splitting
+      * Identify heads proximally and can split them
+    * Distal triceps sparing
+      * free up either side of the triceps tendon
+  * Anterolateral (proximal to distal humerus)
+    * deltopectoral interval to between deltoid and biceps to between biceps and brachioradialis
+      * see [[https://surgeryreference.aofoundation.org/orthopedic-trauma/adult-trauma/humeral-shaft/approach/anterolateral-approach-to-the-humerus-after-henry|AO Reference]]
+  * Lateral (distal 2/3)
+    * Essentially like a lateral arm flap
+    * keeping lateral intermuscular septum posteriorly
+    * see [[https://surgeryreference.aofoundation.org/orthopedic-trauma/adult-trauma/humeral-shaft/approach/lateral-approach-to-the-humeral-shaft|AO reference]]
+====Key anatomical points====
+  * Crosses humerus posteriorly at spiral groove 14-29 cm proximal to distal humerus
 ====History====
   * created 2021-06-06

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