Typical Etiologies of Peripheral Nerve Injuries Flashcards by Matthew Bressan | Brainscape

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Axillary n.

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fracture of the neck of the humerus

anterior dislocation of the shoulder

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Musculocutaneous n.

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fracture of the clavicle

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Radial n.

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compression of the nerve in the radial tunnel

fracture of the humerus

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Median n.

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compression in the carpal tunnel

pronator teres entrapment

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Ulnar n.

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compression in the cubital tunnel

entrapment in Guyon’s canal

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Femoral n.

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total hip arthroplasty

displaced acetabular fracture

anterior dislocation of the femus

hysterectomy

appendectomy

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Sciatic n.

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blunt force trauma to the buttocks

total hip arthroplasty

accidental injection to the nerve

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Obturator n.

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fixation of the femur fracture

total hip arthroplasty

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Peroneal n.

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femur, tibia, or fibula fracture

positioning during surgical procedures

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Tibial n.

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tarsal tunnel entrapment

popliteal fossa compression

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Sural n.

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fracture of the calcaneus or lateral malleolus

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