nerve injury Flashcards
1
Q
which nerve is most likely damaged in shaft of humerus fracture?
A
radial nerve
2
Q
what are features of perineal nerve injury?
A
Common peroneal nerve lesion can cause weakness of foot dorsiflexion and foot eversion
3
Q
how can you tell the difference between L5 radiculopathy and penoneal nerve damage in foot drop?
A
- in l5 problem you get loss of inversion, but not in perineal damage because inversion is done by the tibial nerve