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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Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD · 4 years ago
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