Mononeuropathy Flashcards
Where are the most common mononeuropathies?
Carpal tunnel syndrome Ulnar nerve radial nerve common peroneal nerve tibial nerve
Where is the ulnar nerve susceptible to compression and what is this called?
at the elbow
cubital tunnel syndrome
What is tinel’s test?
tapping on the carpel tunnel to reproduce pain
What is Phalen’s test?
holding wrist in complete flexion to test for carpel tunnel syndrome
What is another name for Radial nerve palsy?
Saturday night palsy
What are the two main symptoms of radial nerve palsy?
wrist drop and numbness on back of hand
What is the characterist sign of ulnar nerve neuropathy?
fixed flexion of the medial 2 fingers
What do tibial nerve palsies ave symptoms of?
inability to plantar flex
sensory loss of sole of foot
What are the symptoms of common peroneal nerve damage?
foot drop
ankle weakness
Loss of sensation on dorsum of foot
What is the characterist sign of ulnar nerve neuropathy?
fixed flexion of the medial 2 fingers
What are the symptoms of common peroneal nerve damage?
foot drop
ankle weakness
Loss of sensation on dorsum of foot
What should be tested for in radial nerve palsy?
wrist extension
finger extension
elbow extension
numbness around anatomical snuff box
What are the presenting symptoms in ulnar nerve palsy?
numbness of medial two fingers
weakness of grip
history of elbow trauma
What are the nerves affected in carpal tunnel syndrome?
LOAF
Lumbricals I+II
Opponens pollisis
Abductor Pollicis brevis
Flexor Pollicis brevis
What are the nerves affected in carpal tunnel syndrome?
LOAF
Lumbricals I+II
Opponens pollisis
Abductor Pollicis brevis
Flexor Pollicis brevis
