LESIONES NERVIOS DE LA MANO - MNEMOTECNIA - CEPUMATIC
Introduction to Hand Injuries
In this section, the speaker introduces the topic of hand injuries and provides an overview of what will be discussed.
Hand Clawing (Nerve Injury)
- The speaker explains that hand clawing is caused by nerve injury.
- The ulnar nerve is responsible for hand clawing, which causes the hand to form a C shape.
- The median nerve also causes hand clawing and affects the ability to flex the thumb and index finger.
Preacher's Hand (Median Nerve Injury)
- The speaker describes how a median nerve injury results in preacher's hand.
- Preacher's hand prevents flexion of the thumb, index finger, and middle finger.
Monkey Hand (Radial Nerve Injury)
- A radial nerve injury can lead to monkey hand or simian hand.
- Monkey hand is characterized by a dropped wrist and difficulty with extension due to radial nerve damage.
This section covers different types of nerve injuries in the hand and their associated symptoms.
Conclusion