The radial nerve is responsible for innervating the extensor muscles of the wrist and digits. Consequently, injury to the radial nerve results in the inability to properly utilize these extensor muscles. As a result, the hand hangs flaccidly in a position of flexion when the patient attempts to bring the arm to a horizontal position. This is known as wrist drop. Causes of wrist drop can range for penetrating trauma to external compression to systemic nutritional deficiencies. Treatment may not be required or may involve avoidance of compression or splinting, or, in some cases, surgery. This depends on the nature and extent of the injury to the radial nerve. This activity reviews the causes, pathophysiology, and diagnosis of wrist drop and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in the management of patients with wrist drop.
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- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
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- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Ambulatory/Outpatient, Child Abuse Pediatrics, General Orthopaedics, General Pediatrics, Hand Surgery, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neuropathology (incl. Neuromuscular), Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Pain Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Regional Anesthesia/Acute Pain, Shoulder and Elbow, Soft Tissue & Bone, Sports Medicine, Surgery of the Hand, Surgical Critical Care, Trauma