Wrist drop
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Radial Nerve Palsy: Note inability of patient to extend right wrist. (Image courtesy of Charlie Goldberg, M.D.) |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Radial nerve palsy
Overview
Anatomy
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Wrist drop from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | X Ray | CT | MRI | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
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