Mononeuropathies - not CTS Flashcards
1
Q
What is cubital tunnel syndrome.?
A
Ulnar nerve compression at the elbow
2
Q
Symptoms of cubital tunnel syndrome (ulnar nerve upset)
A
Wasting/weakness of small muscles of hand - clawing of little+ring fingers as well as numbness and tingling here too.
Little finger sticks out because abduction done by median nerve of it
3
Q
Radial nerve - how is it most commonly damaged?
A
Humerus fracture because it runs in its spiral groove
4
Q
Radial nerve damage - patients presentation
A
Sensory - burning etc - posterior forearm/hand (3.5fingers laterally)
Motor - all extensors
5
Q
Common peroneal nerve palsy
A
(A branch of the sciatic nerve) Injuries to neck of fibula as the nerve runs around this
Causes foot drop
