nerve injury Flashcards

1
Q

which nerve is most likely damaged in shaft of humerus fracture?

A

radial nerve

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2
Q

what are features of perineal nerve injury?

A

Common peroneal nerve lesion can cause weakness of foot dorsiflexion and foot eversion

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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
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