Ipsilateral radial nerve, median nerve, and ulnar nerve injury caused by crush syndrome due to alcohol intoxication: A case report

RATIONALE: Autologous peripheral nerve injury caused by crush syndrome due to alcohol intoxication is relatively rare, and to our knowledge, the compression of 3 upper limb nerves at the same time has not been reported previously. If a compressive peripheral nerve injury is not treated in a timely manner, it is difficult to recover neurological function, and the prognosis is poor. PATIENT CONCERNS: Here, we present a case of a 50-year-old man with ipsilateral radial nerve, median nerve, and ulnar nerve injuries caused by autogenous compression after drunkenness. DIAGNOSIS: Electromyography and nerve conduction studies suggested peripheral nerve injury in the left upper limb. The diagnosis was injury to the radial nerve, median nerve, and ulnar nerve in the left upper arm. INTERVENTIONS: Exploratory neurolysis surgery of the radial nerve, median nerve, and ulnar nerve was performed in the left upper arm. Postoperative oral neurotrophic drugs were administered, and functional exercise was performed. OUTCOMES: After timely diagnosis and treatment, the strength of the left upper arm muscle recovered, and the prognosis of neurological function was satisfactory during 3 years of follow-up sessions. LESSONS: In the treatment of such patients, a comprehensive understanding of their medical history and a strict physical examination should be performed. Combined with neuroelectrophysiological and imaging examination, the diagnosis can be confirmed. After timely diagnosis and treatment, the prognosis is mostly excellent.