Common peripheral nerve lesions Flashcards
In severe median nerve neuropathy, what might there be wasting of
abduction policis brevis
what level of the spine corresponds to a median nerve compression
C6
what part of the hand is affected by a median nerve compression
thumb and first two fingers
what level of the spine corresponds with ulnar nerve compression
C7
where do lesions normally occur for an ulnar nerve compression
elbow
what part of the hand is affected in an ulnar nerve lesion
pinkie and half of fourth finger
how do radial nerve lesions normally occur
compression of the radial nerve against the humerus - normally in deep sleep or Saturday night palsy
what nerve is implicated in saturday night palsy
radial nerve
how does a radial nerve lesion usually present
weakness of wrist and finger extension
what level of the spine corresponds with a radial nerve lesion
C5
how does a common peroneal nerve lesion present
weakness of dorsiflexion and eversion
foot drop
wasting of tibilais anterior
where does the common peroneal nerve run that is vulnerable to compression
fibula head
how does a lateral cutenous nerve lesion present
burning/numbness on the outer aspect of the thigh
what level of the spine corresponds with a common peroneal nerve lesion
L5
what level of the spine corresponds with a lateral cutaneous nerve lesion
L2-3
