Synkinetic Wrist Extension Maneuver demonstrating Radial Nerve Palsy as cause for Wrist Drop

Up up, down down. Higher ( cortical lesions) with synkinetic wrist extension can be distinguished from lower radial nerve palsy with finger/wrist drop. 
Clenching the fist➡️wrist flexion seen on both supination and pronation- Radial nerve palsy.  
In a central wrist drop, clenching the fist leads extension at the wrist.

Dr. Boby Varkey Maramattom @bobvarkey

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Boby Varkey Maramattom @bobvarkey · 2 years ago
Lead consultant Neurologist, Aster Medcity, Kochi, India. Internal medicine faculty Royal college of UK https://twitter.com/bobvarkey
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