Brachial Plexus Injuries Flashcards
1
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two types of palsies due to damage to the brachial plexus
A
Erb’s
Klumpke
2
Q
cause of Erb’s palsy
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severing injury to C5-C6
3
Q
presentation of Erb’s palsy
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paralysis, weakness and burning sensation in arm
4
Q
diagnosis of Erb’s palsy
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EMG, NCS
MRI, CT
5
Q
management of Erb’s palsy
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physiotherapy
analgesia
surgery e.g. nerve graft, nerve transfer
6
Q
cause of Klumpke’s palsy
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injury to C8-T1
7
Q
presentation of Klumpke’s palsy
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affecting muscles of the hand, flexors of the wrist and finger
- claw hand (forearm supinated, wrist and fingers hyperextended with flexion at IPJ)
