Upper Limb Nerves

Conditions in this unit

Suprascapular Nerve Entrapment - Compression of the suprascapular nerve at the suprascapular notch (affects both supraspinatus and infraspinatus) or…
Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy (Winged Scapula) - Paralysis of serratus anterior from long thoracic nerve injury causing medial scapular winging. Causes: viral…
Axillary Nerve Injury - Deltoid paralysis and regimental badge area anaesthesia from axillary nerve injury. Most common cause: anterior…
Radial Nerve Palsy (Wrist Drop / Saturday Night Palsy) - Compression of the radial nerve in the spiral groove of the humerus. Causes: Saturday night palsy (arm over chair while…
Anterior Interosseous Nerve Syndrome (Kiloh-Nevin) - Pure motor branch of median nerve. Cannot make an OK sign (FPL and FDP to index weakness). No sensory deficit. Causes:…
Spinal Accessory Nerve Injury - Trapezius paralysis from spinal accessory nerve injury causing lateral scapular winging, shoulder droop, and weakness…