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    DR TATHEER ZAHRA

    ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ANATOMY

    NERVES OF UPPER LIMB &

    THEIR LESIONS

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    NERVE SUPPLY OF UPPER LIMB

    MOTOR

    SENSORY

    AUTONOMIC

    SympatheticPreganglionic FibersT2-T6

    Ascends alongSympathetic Trunk

    Middle & Inf.Cervical Ganglion +

    1stThoracicSympathetic Ganglia

    Through BrachialPlexus & its Branches

    Vasomotor &Secretomotor

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    CUTANEUS NERVE SUPPLY

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    DERMATOMES

    (FOERSTER, 1933)

    (KEEGAN &

    GARRETT, 1948)

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    BRACHIAL PLEXUS

    Between Scalene

    Muscles

    Arranged Around 2nd Part

    of Axillar Artery in Axilla

    In Post.

    Triangle

    Behind

    Clavicle

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    SURGICAL APPROACH

    SUPRACLAVICULAR

    APPROACH

    In Angle Between SCM &Clavicle

    Inf. Belly of Omohyoid & LateralBranches of ThyrocervicalTrunk

    are Divided

    Roots of Brachial Plexus areidentified Behind Scalenus Ant.

    Scalenus Ant. Retracted /Severed to display Lower Trunk

    of Brachial Plexus

    INFRACLAVICULAR

    APPROACH

    Deltopectoral Groove is openedup

    Pectoralis Minor is detachedfrom Coracoid Process

    Plexus Branches AroundAxillary Artery can be dissected

    Around Axillary Sheath

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    Middle Part of Clavicle may be removed if a more Proximal Approachis needed

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    TYPES OF NERVE LESIONS

    COMPRESSION

    STRETCH

    SECTION

    BRACHIAL PLEXOPATHY

    Can refer to involvement of the Entire

    Plexus, or Parts of the Plexus

    Trunk Lesion

    Cord Lesion

    Distribution of Weakness & Numbness

    depends upon the Part of the Plexus affected

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    PATTERN OF INJURY

    Pattern of Root

    Contribution to the Plexus:

    Upper Trunk Lesion:

    Sensory Loss in C5 & C6

    Middle Trunk Lesion:

    Sensory Loss in C7

    Lower Trunk Lesion:Sensory Loss in the

    Combined C8 & T1

    Dermatomes

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    PRINCIPLES OF LOCALIZATION

    Certain Sites are Prone to Nerve Entrapments/Injuries

    Nerve Opposing Bone ~ Ulnar Nerve at the Elbow

    Closed Spaces ~ Carpal Tunnel

    Adjacent Structures ~ Median Nerve at the Elbow,

    adjacent to the Brachial Artery

    Order in which Branches arise

    Movements at Specific Joints

    Single NerveoElbow Extension ~ Radial N.

    Multiple Nerves

    oElbow Flexion ~ Musculocutaneous N., Median N.

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    A: VARIATIONS IN BRACHIAL PLEXUS:

    Variations in Origin & or Combination of Branches

    Prefixed Brachial Plexus (C4-C8) ~ 10%

    Post Fixed Brachial Plexus (C6-T2) ~ 10% T2

    compressed by First Rib Neurovascular Symptoms of

    Upper Limb

    Variations in Formation of Trunks, Divisions & Cords

    Variations in relationship to Axillary Artery & Scalene

    Muscles

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    B: BRACHIAL PLEXUS INJURIES:

    Incomplete Paralysis (Weak Movement)

    Complete Paralysis (No Movement + Horners Syndrome)

    ~ Rare Devastating Motorbike Accident

    Erb-Duchenne Palsy/ Backpackers Palsy

    Klumpke Paralysis

    C: BRACHIAL PLEXUS BLOCK:

    D: BRACHIAL PLEXUS NEURITIS:

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    ERB-DUCHENNE PALSY (WAITERS TIP)

    Mode of Injury:

    o Angle Between Neck & Shoulder (e.g., APerson thrown from Motorcycle or Horse &

    Lands on Shoulder)

    o Person thrown Shoulder often hitssomething e.g., Tree or the Ground & stops ,

    but the Head & Trunk continue to move

    Stretches or Ruptures Sup. Part of Brachial

    Plexus or avulses the Roots of the Plexusfrom Spinal Cord

    oNewborns when Excessive Stretching of the

    Neck occurs during Delivery

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    Mechanism of Injury:

    Clinical Features:

    o Upper Limb with Adducted Shouldero Medially rotated Arm

    o Extended Elbow

    o Loss of Sensation in Lateral Aspect of Upper Limb

    o Waiters Tip Position

    Paralysis of Muscles of Shoulder & Arm supplied by C5-C6

    DeltoidSupraspinatus &

    InfraspinatusSubclavius

    Biceps, Brachialis,Brachioradialis

    Injury to C5-C6

    Axillary N. Suprascapular N. N. to Subclavius MusculocutaneousN.

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    BACK PACKERS PALSY

    Superior Brachial Plexus Injury

    In Hikers, who carry Heavy Backpacksfor Long Periods

    Mechanism of Injury:

    Chronic Micro-trauma to Upper Trunkfrom Carrying Heavy Packs

    Motor & Sensory Deficit in Areas supplied

    by Radial & Musculocutaneous Nerves

    Clinical Features:

    Muscle Spasms

    Sever Disability

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    HYPERABDUCTION SYNDROME /

    COMPRESSION OF CORDS OF BRACHIAL

    PLEXUS & AXILLARY VESSELS Mode of Injury:

    Axilla Pathology

    Disease or Stretching Wounds in Lateral CervicalRegion (Post Triangle of Neck)

    Mechanism of Injury:

    Cords impinged between Pectoralis Minor & Coracoid

    Process

    Hyperabduction of ArmManual Tasks over Head Painting a Ceiling

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    Clinical Features:

    Pain ~ Radiating down the Arm

    NumbnessParaesthesia (Tingling)

    Erythema (Redness of Skin due to Capillary Dilatation)

    Weakness of Hands

    Injury to Brachial Plexus Affects Nerve Roots

    (Paralysis of Muscles) & Cutaneous sensation

    (Anaesthesia) in Upper Limb

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    KLUMPKE PALSY

    Much Less Common ~ C8-T1

    Mode of Injury:o Cervical Rib

    o Malignant Metastasis from the Lungs in the Lower Deep

    Cervical Lymph Nodes

    o

    When Upper Limb is Suddenly Pulled Superiorly e.g., A Person grasps something to break a fall

    Babys Upper Limb pulled extensively during

    Delivery

    Nerves Affected: Ulnar & Median N.Clinical Features:

    o Short Muscles of the Hand are affected ~ Claw Hand

    o Loss of Sensation along the Medial Side of Arm, Forearm,

    Hand & Medial 2 Fingers

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    Affection of:

    1- Most of the Small Muscles of the Hand (T1)

    2- Ulnar Flexors of the Flexor Compartment of Forearm are

    Partially affected (C8)

    Complete claw

    hand

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    BRACHIAL PLEXUS BLOCK

    Injection of AnAnesthetic Solution into

    or Immediately

    Surrounding theAxillary Sheath

    Interrupts Conduction ofImpulses of Peripheral

    Nerves

    Produces Anaesthesia

    Blocked Sensations in AllDeep Structures of theUpper Limb & the Skin

    Distal to the Middle of theArm

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    Combined with an Occlusive Tourniquet Technique

    to retain the Anesthetic Agent, this Procedure

    enables Surgeons to Operate on the Upper Limb

    without using a General Anesthetic

    Brachial Plexus Block By

    using Other Approachese.g.,

    Cervical Approach

    Interscalene ApproachSupraclavicular Approach

    Axillary Approach

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    Neurological Disorder of Unknown Cause

    Usually, Nerve Fibers of Upper Trunk are affected

    Preceded by Some Event e.g., URTI, Vaccination, Non-specific

    Trauma

    Clinical Feature:

    Pain

    Onset: Sudden

    Intensity: Severe

    Site: Around Shoulder

    Begins: At Night

    Muscle Weakness & Muscular Atrophy (Neurologic Amyotrophy)

    ACUTE BRACHIAL PLEXUS NEURITIS

    (BRACHIAL PLEXUS NEUROPATHY)

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    INJURY TO NERVE ROOTS &

    BRANCHES

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    DORSAL SCAPULAR N. INJURY

    Injury to the Dorsal

    Scapular Nerve, theN. to theRhomboids

    Affects the Actionsof Rhomboids

    Scapula on theAffected Side isLocated Farther

    from the Midline

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    LONG THORACIC N. INJURY

    Blow/ Pressure on the

    Post. of Neck, InjuryDuring Radical

    Mastectomy

    Injury to the LongThoracic N.

    Medial Border of theScapula moves

    Laterally &Posteriorly away from

    the Thoracic Wall

    Giving the Scapula theAppearance of a Wing

    Winged Scapula

    Especially when thePerson leans on a

    Hand or Presses theUpper Limb against a

    Wall

    Inability to AbductArm above ,

    Difficulty in Raisingthe Arm above Head

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    WINGING OF

    SCAPULA

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    INJURY TO CORDS & TERMINAL

    BRANCHES

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    THORACODORSAL N. INJURY (C6-C8)

    Paralysis of Latissimus

    DorsiUnable to raisethe Trunk with

    Upper Limb as inClimbing

    Cannot useCrutches because

    Shoulder isPushed Superiorly

    Injury to

    Thoracodorsal N.

    Surgery in AxillaSurgery on

    Scapular LymphNodes

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    AXILLARY N. INJURY (C5,C6)

    Mode of Injury:

    FractureSurgical Neck

    of Humerus

    Incorrect use

    of Crutches

    Dislocation ofGlenohumeral

    Joint

    MisplacedInjection into

    Deltoid

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    Injury toAxillary Nerve

    Round Contour

    Disappears Impaired

    Abduction

    Atrophy ofDeltoid Area Supplied

    by Sup. Lat.Cutaneous N. ofArm

    Sensory Loss

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    MUSCULOCUTANEOUS NERVE

    Uncommon Injurydue to its

    Protected Position

    Injured by a

    Weapon e.g., Knife

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    Area of Loss:

    Sensory: Area supplied

    By Lat. Cut. N. of

    Forearm

    Motor: Paralysis of

    Coracobrachialis, Biceps

    & Brachialis

    Weak Flexion of ElbowJoint

    Weak Supination of

    Forearm

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    RADIAL NERVE MostCommonly

    injured High up

    Mode of Injury

    Wrist Drop

    Saturday Night Palsy;

    Drunkard fallingasleep with one Armover the Back of a

    Chair

    Improper Use ofCrutches

    Pressure on the Backof Arm on the Edge of

    Operating Table

    ProlongedApplication of

    Tounique

    Fracture &Dislocation of Shaft

    of Humerus &Subsequent Callus

    Formation

    Transient

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    3 in Axilla

    4 in Spiral

    Groove

    4 in Ant.

    Compartment of

    Arm

    2 in Cubital

    Fossa

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    RADIAL N. INJURY IN AXILLA

    SENSORY

    LOSS

    Post. Surface ofArm

    Post. Surface ofForearm

    Lat. on theDorsum of Hand

    except DistalPhalanges

    MOTOR

    LOSS

    Triceps,Anconeus

    Brachioradialis

    Supinator

    ExtensorMuscles of Wrist& Fingers (Wrist

    Drop)

    TROPHIC

    CHANGES

    Slight

    WRIST

    DROP

    RADIAL N INJURY IN ARM (RADIAL

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    RADIAL N. INJURY IN ARM (RADIAL

    GROOVE)

    TROPHICCHANGES

    Slight / Absent

    SENSORYLOSS

    Post. Surface ofForearm

    Lat. on theDorsum of Hand

    except DistalPhalanges

    MOTORLOSS

    Triceps(Incompletely

    Paralyzed)

    Brachioradialis

    Supinator

    ExtensorMuscles of Wrist& Fingers (Wrist

    Drop)

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    RADIAL N. INJURY IN FOREARM

    RADIAL N. INFOREARM

    DEEPBRANCH

    MuscularDistribution

    ArticularDistribution

    SUPERFICIALBRANCH

    CutaneousNerve

    INJURY TO SUPERFICIAL BRANCH OF

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    INJURY TO SUPERFICIAL BRANCH OF

    RADIAL N. Stab Wound

    Minimal Sensory Loss

    Coin Shaped Area ofAnaesthesia Distal to Bases of

    2nd & 3rd Metacarpals

    Less than expected

    Considerable Overlap from

    Cut. Br. of Median & Ulnar N.

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    INJURY TO DEEP BRANCH OF RADIAL N.

    Mode of Injury:

    Deep Penetrating Wounds of Forearm

    Fracture of the Proximal end of the Radius

    Dislocation of the Radial Head

    Area of Loss:

    No loss of Sensation

    No Wrist Drop as Brachioradialis & Ext. Carpi RadialisLongus will be undamaged & they keep the Wrist Joint

    Extended

    Inability to Extend Thumb & MP Joints of Other Digits

    IP Joints can be extended weakly through action of

    TESTING THE INTEGRITY OF DEEP

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    TESTING THE INTEGRITY OF DEEP

    BRANCH OF RADIAL N.

    May be tested by asking the Person to extend the MP Joints while

    the Examiner provides Resistance

    If the Nerve is Intact the Long Extensor Tendons should appear

    Prominently on the Dorsum of the Hand Confirming that the

    Extension is occurring at the MP Joints rather than at the IP Joints

    (Movements under the Control of other Nerves)

    MEDIAN NERVE

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    MEDIAN NERVE

    Elbow Region ~SupracondylarFracture ofHumerus

    Broken Glass JustProximal toFlexorRetinaculum

    Stab Wound

    MEDIAN N INJURY AT ELBOW

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    MEDIAN N. INJURY AT ELBOW

    (HAND OF BENEDICTION)

    Median N. is Severed in the Elbow Region

    VASOMOTOR

    CHANGES Loss of Sympathetic

    Control

    ArteriolarDilatation

    Absence ofSweating

    In Area of Loss,Skin is Warmer &Drier than Normal

    TROPHIC

    CHANGES In long-standing

    Cases

    In Hands& Fingers

    Dry & Scaly Skin

    Nails Crack Easily

    Atrophy of Pulp Of

    Fingers

    SENSORY LOSS

    Lat. of the Palmof Hand

    Palmar Aspect of3 Fingers

    Distal Part ofDorsal Surfaces ofLateral 3 Fingers

    MOTOR LOSS

    Pronators Long Flexors of

    Wrist & Fingers(except FCU &Ulnar of FDP)

    Thenar Muscles

    1st 2 Lumbricals

    Ape Like Hand

    Hand ofBenediction

    Fl i f th P i l IP J i t f th 1 t 3 d Di it i l t

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    Flexion of the Proximal IP Joints of the 1st-3rd Digits is lost

    & Flexion of the 4th & 5th Digits is weakened

    Flexion of the Distal IP Joints of the 2nd & 3rd Digits is also

    lost Flexion of the Distal IP Joints of the 4th and 5th Digits is

    not affected (Medial Part of the FDP~ Supplied by the

    Ulnar Nerve)

    Ability to Flex the Metacarpophalangeal Joints of the 2nd &3rd Digits is affected (Digital Branches of the Median N.

    supply the 1st & 2nd Lumbricals)

    When the person attempts to make a Fist, the 2nd & 3rd

    fingers remain partially extended (Hand ofBenediction)

    Thenar Muscle Function is Lost Waisted ThenarMuscles

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    ANTERIOR INTEROSSEOUS N. INJURY

    Thenar Muscles are Unaffected

    Paresis of the Flexor Digitorum Profundus & Flexor Pollicis Longus When the Person attempts to make the Okay Sign, opposing the

    Tip of the Thumb & Index Finger in a Circle a Pinch Posture of

    the Hand results instead owing to the Absence of Flexion of the IP

    Joint of the Thumb & Distal IP joint of the Index Finger (AnteriorInterosseous Syndrome)

    MEDIAN N INJURY AT WRIST

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    MEDIAN N. INJURY AT WRIST Most Serious Disability of all in Median N. injuries ~ Loss

    of the Ability to Oppose the Thumb to the Other Fingers

    & the Loss of Sensation over the Lateral Fingers. Ape like hand ~ Delicate Pincerlike Action of the

    Hand is No Longer Possible

    VASOMOTORCHANGES

    Loss of SympatheticControl

    Arteriolar Dilatation

    Absence of Sweating

    In Area of Loss, Skinis Warmer & Drierthan Normal

    TROPHICCHANGES

    In long-standingCases

    In Hands& Fingers

    Dry & Scaly Skin

    Nails Crack Easily Atrophy of Pulp Of

    Fingers

    SENSORY LOSS

    Lat. of the Palm ofHand

    Palmar Aspect of 3Fingers

    Distal Part of Dorsal

    Surfaces of Lateral 3Fingers

    MOTOR LOSS

    Thenar Muscles

    1st 2 Lumbricals

    Ape Like Hand

    PRONATOR SYNDROME

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    PRONATOR SYNDROME

    Nerve Entrapment Syndrome

    Near the Elbow

    Compressed between the Heads of the Pronator

    Teres as a result of

    Trauma

    Muscular Hypertrophy

    Fibrous Bands

    Clinical Features:

    Pain & Tenderness in the Proximal Aspect of the

    Anterior ForearmHyperesthesia of Palmar Aspects of the Radial 3

    Digits & Adjacent Palm

    Symptoms often Follow Activities that involve

    Repeated Pronation

    CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

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    Most Common Site of Median N. Injury

    Any Lesion that Significantly the Size of the Carpal Tunnel or,

    More Commonly, the Size of some of the 9 Structures or their

    Coverings that Pass through it

    Arthritic Changes in the Carpal Bones

    Inflammation of Synovial Sheaths

    Fluid Retention

    Infection

    Excessive Exercise

    2 Terminal Sensory Branches that Supply the Skin of the Hand

    Paresthesia (Tingling), Hypoesthesia (Diminished

    Sensation), or Anesthesia (Absence of Sensation) in the Lateral 3

    CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

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    CARPAL TUNNEL

    SYNDROME

    Palmar Cutaneous Branch of the Median N arises Proximal to &

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    Palmar Cutaneous Branch of the Median N. arises Proximal to &

    does not Pass through the Carpal Tunnel Sensation in the

    Central Palm remains Unaffected.

    Nerve also has 1 Terminal Motor Branch, the Recurrent

    Branch, which serves the 3 Thenar Muscles Weakness of

    Thenar Muscles

    If the cause of Compression is not alleviated Progressive Lossof Coordination & Strength in the Thumb (owing to Weakness

    of the APB & Opponens Pollicis)

    Unable to Oppose the Thumb & have Difficulty Buttoning a

    Shirt or Blouse as well as Gripping Things such as a Comb

    As the Condition Progresses Sensory Changes Radiate into

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    As the Condition Progresses Sensory Changes Radiate into

    the Forearm & Axilla

    Symptoms of Compression can be Reproduced by Compression

    of the Median N. with Your Finger at the Wrist for Approximately30 Seconds

    Treatment: Partial or Complete Surgical Division of the Flexor

    Retinaculum, Carpal Tunnel Release, Longitudinal Incision

    made toward the Medial Side of the Wrist & Flexor Retinaculum

    to Avoid Possible Injury to the Recurrent Branch of the Median

    N.

    CO CA O S A &

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    COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN MEDIAN &

    ULNAR NERVES

    Occasionally In the Forearm

    Slender nerves

    Clinically Important

    Even with a Complete Lesion of the Median Nerve, Some

    Muscles may not be Paralyzed ~ May lead to an Erroneous

    Conclusion that the Median N. has not been Damaged

    ULNAR NERVEP t T M d

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    > 27% of Nerve Lesions of Upper Limb

    Classical Sign Claw Hand (main en griffe) ~

    Unopposed Action of the Extensors & of FDP Loss of Interossei & Lumbricals Hyperextension

    at MP Joints of the Ring & Little Fingers Cannot

    Flex the MP Joints or Extend the IP Joints

    With Ulnar N. Injuries, the Higher the Lesion, the

    Less Obvious the Clawing Deformity of the Hand

    Injuries At the Elbow or Above: Partial Claw Hand

    Deformity, More Prominent Straight Fingers (UlnarParadox) Ulnar of FDP is Out of Action

    Unlike Median N. Injuries, Lesions of the Ulnar N.

    leave a Relatively Efficient Hand ~ Pincerlike

    Action of the Thumb & Index Finger is

    Reasonabl Good

    Post. To Med.Epicondyle of

    Humerus

    CubitalTunnel atElbow

    Ulnar Canal

    Syndrome at Wrist

    Cuts & Stab Woundsat Wrist

    HandlebarNeuropathy in the

    Hand

    Places of Injury to

    Ulnar N.

    ULNAR N INJURY AT ELBOW

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    ULNAR N. INJURY AT ELBOW

    Site:Posterior to the Medial

    Epicondyle of theHumerus

    Mode of Injury:Results when the

    Medial Part of the

    Elbow hits a Hard

    Surface, Fracturing theMedial Epicondyle

    (Funny Bone)

    FCU FDP (Ulnar ) Loss of Sensation over

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    FCU, FDP (Ulnar )

    Hypothenar Muscles

    3rd & 4th Lumbricals

    Adductor Pollicis

    Palmaris Brevis, Interossei

    Claw Hand Inability to Adduct Thumb

    MOTORLOSS

    Loss of Sensation overthe Ant. & Post. Surfacesof the Medial of theHand & the Medial Fingers

    Numbness & Tingling

    SENSORYLOSS

    Warmer & Drier Skin

    Arteriolar Dilatation &Absence of Sweating ~Loss of SympatheticControl

    VASOMOTORCHANGES

    Loss of FCU, FDP (Ulnar )

    W k Fl

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    Week Flexion

    Loss of Adduction

    Flexion of the Wrist Joint will Result in Abduction

    Medial Border of the Front of the Forearm will show Flattening

    All Small Muscles of the Hand will be Paralyzed, Except the Muscles of the

    Thenar Eminence & the First 2 Lumbricals

    Inability to Put the Hand in Writing Position

    Inability to Adduct Thumb ~ (Froment's Sign ~ If the Patient is asked

    to Grip a Piece of Paper Between the Thumb & the Index Finger, One does

    so by Strongly Contracting the FPL & Flexing the Terminal Phalanx)

    Unable to Adduct & Abduct the Fingers

    Guttering Between MetacarpalsHyperextended MP Joints & Flexed IP Joints ~Claw Deformity (main

    en griffe)

    Flattening of the Hypothenar Eminence & Loss of the Convex Curve to

    the Medial Border of the Hand

    CUBITAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

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    CUBITAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

    Ulnar Nerve Entrapment

    Cubital Tunnel

    (The Tendinous Arch Joining the

    Humeral & Ulnar Heads of

    Attachment of the FCU)

    Clinical Features:

    Same as an Ulnar N. Lesion in the

    Ulnar Groove on the Posterior

    Aspect of the Medial Epicondyle

    of the Humerus ~ Claw

    Hand (main en griffe)

    ULNAR N INJURY AT WRIST (ULNAR

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    ULNAR N. INJURY AT WRIST (ULNAR

    CANAL SYNDROME/ GUYON TUNNEL

    SYNDROME) Site of Nerve Entrapment: Osseofibrous Tunnel/ Ulnar Canal

    (Pisiform Bone, Hook of Hemate & Pisiohemate Ligament)

    Clinical Features:Hypoesthesia in Medial 1 Fingers

    Weakness of Intrinsic Muscles of Hand

    Clawing of 4th & 5th Fingers ~ Much more Obvious as FDP

    is not Paralyzed, & Marked Flexion of the Terminal

    Phalanges Occurs

    Ability to Flex at Wrist Joint is Unaffected

    No Radial Deviation when trying to make a Fist

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    Hypothenar Muscles Loss of Sensation over the

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    Hypothenar Muscles

    3rd & 4th Lumbricals

    Adductor Pollicis

    Palmaris Brevis, Interossei

    Claw Hand ~ More

    Obvious Inability to Adduct Thumb

    MOTOR LOSS

    Loss of Sensation over thePalmar Surface of theMedial of the Hand &Medial 1 Fingers & to theDorsal Aspects of theMiddle & Distal Phalangesof the Same Fingers

    SENSORYLOSS

    Warmer & Drier Skin

    Arteriolar Dilatation &Absence of Sweating ~Loss of Sympathetic

    Control

    VASOMOTORCHANGES

    ULNAR N. INJURY IN THE HAND

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    Mode of Injury

    People who Ride Long Distances on Bicycles CompressUlnar N.

    Symptoms

    Tingling & Numbness

    Pain on the Outside or Middle of the Forearm; this Sensation

    of Discomfort may run all the Way to the Little Finger

    Weakness of Intrinsic Muscles of Hand

    Treatment Anti-inflammatory Medications

    Wrist Splints

    Therapeutic Exercises

    (HANDLEBAR NEUROPATHY)

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    An Inability to Oppose the Thumb to the

    Little Finger can result from Damage to the

    ________ Nerve.

    a) Axillary

    b) Musculocutaneous

    c) Radial

    d) Ulnar

    e) Median

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    Hyperextension of the Proximal Phalanges of

    the Little & Ring Fingers can result from

    damage to the ________ Nerve.

    a) Ulnar

    b) Axillary

    c) Radial

    d) Median

    e) Musculocutaneous

    W i t D lt f D t th

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    Wrist Drop can result from Damage to the

    ________ Nerve.

    a) Medianb) Ulnar

    c) Radial

    d) Anterior interosseous

    e) Axillary

    REFERENCES

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    REFERENCES

    Cinical Anatomy By Regions, By RICHARD S. SNELL,8th Edition

    Clinical Oriented Anatomy, By KEITH L. MOORE &

    ARTHUR F. DALLEY, 5th Edition

    LASTS Anatomy, By CHUMMY S SINNATAMBY,

    Churchill Livingstone, 11th

    Edition

    GRAYs Anatomy, 40th Edition

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