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Which type of fracture is commonly associated with median nerve injury in the forearm?
Which type of fracture is commonly associated with median nerve injury in the forearm?
- Colles' fracture
- Scaphoid fracture
- Supracondylar fracture (correct)
- Intertrochanteric fracture
Besides a fracture, what is a common cause of median nerve injury at the wrist?
Besides a fracture, what is a common cause of median nerve injury at the wrist?
- Wrist lacerations (correct)
- Ankle lacerations
- Elbow dislocation
- Shoulder dislocation
What syndrome is associated with median nerve injury at the wrist?
What syndrome is associated with median nerve injury at the wrist?
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Carpal tunnel syndrome (correct)
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
What functional deficit is typically observed after a supracondylar fracture affecting the median nerve?
What functional deficit is typically observed after a supracondylar fracture affecting the median nerve?
Which statement correctly identifies a common site for median nerve injury in the forearm?
Which statement correctly identifies a common site for median nerve injury in the forearm?
Flashcards
Median Nerve Injury
Median Nerve Injury
Damage to the median nerve, affecting hand function.
Supracondylar Fracture
Supracondylar Fracture
Fracture above the elbow affecting median nerve function.
Loss of Pronation
Loss of Pronation
Inability to turn the hand palm down due to nerve damage.
Wrist Lacerations
Wrist Lacerations
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Study Notes
Median Nerve Injury
- Median nerve injury in the forearm commonly occurs in two locations
- Supracondylar fracture: This leads to a loss of pronation and reduced strength in hand flexion.
- Wrist injuries: The most frequent cause of median nerve injury in the wrist.
- Wrist lacerations: Direct trauma to the wrist can damage the median nerve.
- Carpal tunnel syndrome: A condition caused by compression of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel.
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