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Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
Median Nerve Tension ... dorsiflexion/finger ... neck ipsilateral flexion ... #Peripheral #Nerve ... #orthopedics #neurology
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
Median Nerve Tension ... forearm supination → wrist ... dorsiflexion/finger ... #Peripheral #Nerve ... #orthopedics #neurology
Mytomes - Segmental Innervation of Muscles
Shoulder	Abduction	C5	Axillary Nerve
Shoulder	Adduction	C6-C8	Thoracodorsal Nerve
Elbow	Flexion	C5	Musculocutaneous Nerve
Elbow	Extension	C7	Radial Nerve
Wrist	Extension	C6	Radial Nerve
Fingers	Flexion	C8	Median Nerve
Fingers	Abduction	T1	Ulnar Nerve
Hip	Flexion	L2	Nerve to Psoas
Hip	Extension	S1	Inferior Gluteal
Wrist Extension ... Fingers Flexion ... Hip Flexion L2 Nerve ... #MuscleGroups #MSK ... #Orthopedics #Neurology
Rock Paper Scissors - Assessment of Nerve Damage in Upper Limb Injuries
Rock - Median Nerve
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Flexion Paper ... Fractures • Extension ... of wrist & MCP ... Small muscles of hand ... UpperExtremities #diagnosis #neurology
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
terminal extensor tendon ... that is fixed in flexion ... Discharge with orthpedic ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Ulnar Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Ulnar nerve is the nerve of hand power and control. It
hand power and ... powers the deep flexors ... that in a high lesion ... Anatomy #diagnosis #neurology ... #orthopedics
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
of the extensor tendon ... ) • ED Management ... Discharge with orthopedic ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
dorsally and no longer ... onto outstretched hand ... extension • ... fracture, median nerve ... #MSK
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
C8 Elbow: • Flexion ... : • Flexion - ... , C8 (radial) Finger ... aracteristic "claw hand ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology
Median Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Median nerve is the nerve of pre-axial hand function; pinch, delicate
ring and little finger ... where the index finger ... TAN for (Biceps) Tendon ... Anatomy #diagnosis #neurology ... #orthopedics