Neuropathy Flashcards
injury to this nerve results in wrist drop
radial nerve
This type of nerve is caused by pain on ulnar side
ulnar nerve
This nerve injury may present as hand of benediction, difficulty with OK sign…
median nerve
how does claw hand present?
hyperextension of 4/5 MCP and hyperflex of IP
How does hand of benediction present?
asked to make a fist and 4/5 digit flex but 2/3 cant
What type of nerve injury can be present if a client cant do a peace sign?
ulnar nerve
What type of nerve injury is present if they cant give a thumbs up?
radial
What type of nerve injury is present if they cant make a fist or OK sign?
median
What is another way to see a nerve injury?
rock: median
paper: radial
Scissor: ulnar
How can we test for a radial nerve injury?
extension of elbow, wrist, and fingers
How can we test for ulnar nerve injury?
wartenburg sign
froment sign
What are ways to test for median nerve injuries?
OK sign
phalen test
