Radial Nerve Injury Overview
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Which nerve is affected in crutch palsy, Saturday night palsy, and wrist drop?

  • Ulnar nerve
  • Musculocutaneous nerve
  • Median nerve
  • Radial nerve (correct)
  • What is the most common cause of crutch palsy?

  • Improperly fitted crutches (correct)
  • Direct pressure onto the upper medial arm or axilla
  • Prolonged external pressure on the wrist
  • Fracture at the radial groove
  • Saturday night palsy typically results from what mechanism of injury?

  • Direct pressure on the radial nerve at the wrist
  • Fracture of the humerus
  • Prolonged, direct pressure on the upper medial arm or axilla (correct)
  • Repeated use of vibrating tools
  • Which symptom is characteristic of radial nerve injury at any location along the nerve?

    <p>Loss of sensation on the back of the hand (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A fracture at which specific location is a common cause of radial nerve injury?

    <p>Radial groove of the humerus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Radial Nerve Injury

    • Crutch palsy is caused by poorly fitting crutches.
    • Saturday night palsy is a compressive neuropathy of the radial nerve. It's caused by prolonged, direct pressure on the upper medial arm or axilla by an object or surface.
    • Fracture at radial groove
    • Wrist drop

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    This quiz covers essential concepts related to radial nerve injuries, including crutch palsy, Saturday night palsy, and wrist drop. Understanding these conditions is crucial for diagnosing and managing nerve-related injuries effectively.

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