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Which of the following is NOT a typical cause of radial nerve injury distal to the elbow?
Which of the following is NOT a typical cause of radial nerve injury distal to the elbow?
A patient presents with weakness in hand and finger extension, along with finger drop. Which nerve is most likely affected?
A patient presents with weakness in hand and finger extension, along with finger drop. Which nerve is most likely affected?
Wartenberg's Syndrome involves entrapment of which specific branch of the radial nerve?
Wartenberg's Syndrome involves entrapment of which specific branch of the radial nerve?
Which symptom is characteristic of Wartenberg's Syndrome but NOT typically seen in more proximal radial nerve injuries?
Which symptom is characteristic of Wartenberg's Syndrome but NOT typically seen in more proximal radial nerve injuries?
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What differentiates partial wrist drop from complete wrist drop in radial nerve injury?
What differentiates partial wrist drop from complete wrist drop in radial nerve injury?
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Study Notes
Radial Nerve Injury
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Radial nerve injuries distal to the elbow can result from:
- Elbow dislocations
- Elbow fractures
- Tight casts/compressive wraps
- Rheumatoid conditions/inflammatory arthritis
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These injuries cause weakness in extending the hand and fingers, and can lead to finger drop and partial wrist drop.
Wartenberg's Syndrome
- This is the entrapment of the radial nerve's superficial branch.
- Patients experience pain over the distal radial forearm.
- Pain is often accompanied by paresthesia (prickly, burning sensation) over the dorsal radial hand.
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Test your knowledge on radial nerve injuries and related syndromes like Wartenberg's Syndrome. This quiz covers causes, symptoms, and effects of radial nerve injuries. Ideal for students of anatomy or those in medical fields.
