KLUMPKE’S PARALYSIS
Q. 1 False about Klumpke’s paralysis?
| A | Involves lower trunk of brachial plexus | |
| B |
Due to undue abduction of shoulder |
|
| C |
Can cause Horner’s syndrome |
|
| D |
Biceps brachii is paralysed |
Q. 1
False about Klumpke’s paralysis?
| A |
Involves lower trunk of brachial plexus |
|
| B |
Due to undue abduction of shoulder |
|
| C |
Can cause Horner’s syndrome |
|
| D |
Biceps brachii is paralysed |
Ans.
D
D
Explanation:
In Klumpke’s paralysis, injury to lower trunk of brachial plexus due to undue abduction of shoulder.
It can cause Horner’s syndrome,
Biceps is not paralysed.
Q. 2
The following hand deformity is seen in?
| A |
Ulnar nerve injury |
|
| B |
Median nerve injury |
|
| C |
Klumpke’s paralysis |
|
| D |
All of the above |
Ans.
Explanation:
This is a case of complete claw hand (clawing of all fingers). It is seen in:
1. Median plus ulnar nerve injury
2. Klumpke’s palsy – as it involves root value of ulnar nerve & medial root of median nerve→ T1 & C8.
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