Rock Paper Scissors - Assessment of Nerve Damage in Upper Limb Injuries
Rock - Median Nerve
• Supracondylar (4%), Radius & Ulnar Fractures
• Finger Flexion
Paper - Radial Nerve
• Supracondylar (4-6%), Humeral Shaft Fractures
• Extension of wrist & MCP joint
Scissors - Ulnar
• Supracondylar (2%), Radius & Ulna Fractuers
• Small muscles of hand (finger abduction & adduction)
OK Sign - AIN (Anterior Interosseous)
• Supracondylar (5%), Radius & Ulna Fractures (Diaphyseal)
• Thumb flexion at IP joint & flexion of index finger at DIP joint
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