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Left Wrist Drop - Radial Nerve Palsy on Physical Examination

Left hand drop due to compression of
Left Wrist Drop ... hand drop due to compression ... trauma_modern #Wrist ... orthopedics #msk #sports ... #neurology
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
spacing between all carpal ... box, pain with wrist ... #Dissociation #TerryThomas ... #Wrist #Scaphoid ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Carpal Compression Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The carpal compression test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Provide direct
Carpal Compression ... compression test ... volar side of the wrist ... Tunnel #Syndrome #Wrist ... clinical #video #sports
Median Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Median nerve is the nerve of pre-axial hand function; pinch, delicate
: • Compression ... it is not all carpal ... • Carpal tunnel ... sensory exam to carpal ... Anatomy #diagnosis #neurology
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Dislocation On lateral wrist ... associated injuries: Carpal ... fracture, median nerve ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Pronation - C7, C8 Wrist ... Horner Syndrome Wrist ... to the radial nerve ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology
Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
damage to peroneal nerve ... fracture or prolonged compression ... Narrowing of spinal canal ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology
Ulnar Compression Test - Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome

The ulnar compression test evaluates for ulnar tunnel syndrome.
Provide direct
Ulnar Compression ... Syndrome The ulnar compression ... tunnel or Guyon's canal ... Tunnel #Syndrome #wrist ... clinical #video #sports
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
Median Nerve Tension ... assess for Median Nerve ... forearm supination → wrist ... #physicalexam #sports ... #orthopedics #neurology
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
Median Nerve Tension ... assess for Median Nerve ... forearm supination → wrist ... #physicalexam #sports ... #orthopedics #neurology