Median nerve

conditions, however, is different,” (A.D.A.M, 2013, para. 5). It is a significant step to rule out these conditions before diagnosing a patient. Findings in a physical assessment test used to diagnose CTS is having less sensitivity to pain(through the median nerve and fingers), thumb weakness, and the inability to disclose between one or two sharp points on the fingertips(late indication of CTS). In testing for thumb weakness, a patient would be asked to raise their thumb directly. Another…

A distal transhumeral amputation typically occurs above the elbow. Cheesborough et al. suggest preserving the humerus bone segment at an approximate length of 6 to 8 cm. In addition to the length they recommend fixating the humerus at a 70 degree angle with a metal plate to give the arm rotational and leverage control when using a prosthetic arm (Cheesborough et al.,2015). In addition the shape and length of the residual humerus bone allows for increased suspension of a prosthetic arm (Tintle…

carpal tunnel syndrome? Well basically carpel tunnel syndrome is a disease where the patient feels a tingling sensation in their hands and arms. He might feel that his hand or arm has gone numb. This disease is mainly caused by the twisting of the nerve that goes to the wrist of the patient. This problem can be caused due to a number of reasons, including the nature of the work done by the hands, the forceful and sudden movements of the hands even sudden jerks done to the hand can cause carpet…

44-year-old individual who sustained an injury on 10/20/15 due to grabbing. She presented with a left wrist pain described as severe. A detailed examination of the upper extremities revealed tenderness over the median nerve at the wrist with a positive Tinel’s sign. There was tenderness over the ulnar nerve at the elbow with a positive Tinel’s sign. There was a diminished sensation primarily in the ring and small fingers. There was tenderness over the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon sheath with…

4/25/2016. The patient is a 43-year-old right-hand dominant female housekeeper/maintenance worker who sustained a work-related injury alleging a repetitive injury to both wrists. Electromyography/nerve conduction studies of the upper extremities dated 05/17/2016 demonstrated moderate right sensorimotor median nerve neuropathy at the wrist consistent with carpal tunnel syndrome. There is also mild left carpal tunnel syndrome. There is no evidence of cervical radiculopathy at this time. Per the…

syndrome is caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel of the wrist. The median nerve provides sensation to the palmar surface of the first 3 1/2 digits of the hand. Severe cases of carpal tunnel syndrome can also present with wasting of the thenar eminences of the hands. The Phalen test is performed by flexing the patient’s wrists against one another for 1 minute; a positive test elicits paresthesias in the distribution of the median nerve. The reverse Phalen technique is…

The anatomy of the human body is constantly being studied and new information on ourselves will continue to be revealed as we research more and more. There are many structures and systems in the human body that allow us to function, the human foot and hand for example. The hand and foot are a symbol for the ability to work for many people. Without these structures on the human body, the human race would not have had the ability to be where it is today. But what makes up the hand and foot,…

Introduction: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is one of the most well-known nerve entrapment syndromes. This occurs when the medial nerve is pressed at the wrist. As a result, this causes a tingling sensation and weakness in the wrist and hand. Patients who have CTS are probably suffering from Occupational Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This is due to a combination of factors, increased pressure on the median nerve and tendons rather than the actual nerve itself. CTS affects women twice as much as men and…

The deep branch provides motor innervations to the extensor carpi radialis longus/brevis, supinator, brachioradialis, extensor pollicis longus, abductor pollicis longus, extensor pollicis brevis, and extensor digitorum muscles, so you can injure the nerve without experiencing any sensor loss (Starkey, et al., 2011). 21. Subcutaneous olecranon bursa a. The subcutaneous olecranon bursa is located between the olecranon process and the skin, and is very susceptible to trauma and infection (Starkey,…

the nucleus pulposus, that is inside the discs could leak out and cause herniation. Herniation is when the nucleus pulposus leaks out of the enclosed disc. This herniation can then affect the nerves, which ultimately affects the function of the injured individual. The way that herniation affects the nerves is that it causes inflammation on the…