Bilateral Radial and Axillary Nerve Injury Caused by Figure of 8 Bandage

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J Korean Assoc EMG Electrodiagn Med 2003;5(2):111-114.
Published online May 10, 2003.

Abstract

Figure of 8 bandage is one of the most widely used method as a conservative treatment of the clavicle fracture. Neurological complication following figure of 8 bandage is rare. But, after applying the figure of 8 bandage, careful observation was needed about skin color change, tingling sensation and other neurological symptoms. We report a patient with bilateral radial and axillary nerve lesion after apply the figure of 8 bandage.

Key Words: Nerve injury, Figure of 8 bandage, Clavicle fracture

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