06-05-2014, 10:16 AM
A 52-year-old band director suffered problems in her right arm several days after strenuous field exercises
for a major athletic tournament. Examination in the orthopedic clinic reveals wrist drop and weakness
of grasp but normal extension of the elbow joint. There is no loss of sensation in the affected limb. Which
nerve was most likely affected?
A. Ulnar
B. Anterior interosseous
C. Posterior interosseous
D. Median
E. Superficial radial
for a major athletic tournament. Examination in the orthopedic clinic reveals wrist drop and weakness
of grasp but normal extension of the elbow joint. There is no loss of sensation in the affected limb. Which
nerve was most likely affected?
A. Ulnar
B. Anterior interosseous
C. Posterior interosseous
D. Median
E. Superficial radial