1
Q
What is the commonest obstetric brachial plexus palsy?
A
Erb’s palsy
2
Q
Which nerve roots are affected in Erb’s palsy?
A
C5 + C6
3
Q
Which muscles lose their motor function as a result of C5-C6 nerve root injury?
A
Deltoid Supraspinatus Infraspinatus Biceps Brachialis
4
Q
What is the classic posture sign seen in Erb’s palsy?
A
Waiter’s tip posture
5
Q
Which nerve roots are affectedd in Klumpke’s palsy (another obstetric brachial plexus palsy)?
A
C8 + T1
6
Q
Which muscles are damaged in Klumpke’s plexus?
A
Intrinsic hand muscles
Wrist/finger flexors
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flashcards
Decks in class (22)
# Cards
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1- Bone Tumours28
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2- Rheumatology Concepts16
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2- Osteoarthritis4
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2- Inflammatory Arthropathies33
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2- Connective Tissue Diseases22
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2- Myopathies19
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2- Vasculitis8
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3- Congenital Disorders18
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3- Developmental Disorders6
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3- Common Lower Limb Variations7
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3- Paediatric Hip, Knee, Spine, Foot and Ankle Conditions31
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4- Hip Conditions8
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4- Knee Conditions26
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4- Foot and Ankle Conditions24
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4- Spine Conditions19
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4- Shoulder Conditions12
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4- Upper Limb Conditions33
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5- Elective Surgery7
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5- Orthopaedic Infections9
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5- Trauma35
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6- Adult Regional Trauma82
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6- Paediatric Regional Trauma15
