Biopsy of the posterior interosseous nerve: a low morbidity method for assessment of peripheral nerve disorders

Aims  The sural nerve is the commonest peripheral nerve biopsied to help in the diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy of unknown cause. However, associated complications limit its use. The aim was, as an alternative, to asses biopsy of the terminal branch of the posterior interosseous nerve (PIN) in the forearm.

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