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Guide for testing and documenting neurological function in kids with upper limb fractures 

Rock - Median
Scissors - Ulnar ... Nerve OK Sign ... drsarahedwards #Diagnosis ... Mnemonic #Upper #Arm ... #Injury #Innervation
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
posterior interosseous nerve ... ), compartment syndrome ... , ligamentous injury ... Posterior long arm ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Abduction - C8-T1 (ulnar ... Adduction - C7-T1 (ulnar ... spared in this injury ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis ... sensory #motor #arm
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
anterior interosseous nerve ... brachial artery injury ... ), compartment syndrome ... Posterior long arm ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... • Locked-in syndrome ... Awareness • Injury ... threat Cranial Nerves ... • Examine for signs
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Presentation: Injury ... extensors of the arms ... (pyramidal distribution ... • Bilateral signs ... brain and/or optic nerve
Compartment Syndrome Pearls
A vicious cycle of increased pressure within a facial compartment leading to compression of
Compartment Syndrome ... key, the rest are ... late signs. ... absence of other signs ... to muscles and nerves