Clinical Signs Flashcards
1
Q
Klumpke’s palsy
A
Lower brachial plexus injury
When trying to make fist
2
Q
Ulnar claw at rest with PIP of 3&4 flexed
A
Ulnar nerve injury at wrist
3
Q
Ulnar claw at rest with PIP extended
A
Ulnar nerve injury at elbow
4
Q
Ulnar paradox
A
Ulnar claw is more prominent in damage at wrist due to action of FDP, which is paralysed in damage at elbow
5
Q
Wrist drop
A
Radial nerve injury at axillary or elbow
Unopposed flexion due to loss of wrist extensors
6
Q
Hand of benediction
A
Median nerve damage at elbow or wrist
Inability to flex MCP and IP of 1&2 when trying to make fist
Loss of lumbricals 1&2
7
Q
Ape hand
A
Median nerve damage at elbow or wrist
No opposition of 1
8
Q
Waiter’s tip/Erb’s palsy
A
Upper brachial plexus injury
