Friday, June 24, 2011

Sample Case: Peripheral Nerve Injury

Px comes to you with a c/o weakness of (L) elbow flexors after holding the bag while doing her shopping. She also c/o numbness and paresthesia on the (L) lateral elbow that prompted her to see a Physiatrist.

The following also noted:

1. min weakness of (L) wrist flexors

2. (L) thumb numbness and paresthesia

3. (N) MMT of elbow extensors and wrist extensors

4. (N) ROM of all four extremities

5. inability to carry bags on the (L)

Give the following

1. MMT of any affected muscle above

2. Special Test to confirm px’s symptoms

3. DTR

Give the following Mx:

1. One electrotherapeutic agent

2. Four PT exercises

3. Two HI

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