RADIAL NERVE INJURY- ELECTROTHERAPY LF

1. What is the most common cause of radial nerve injury in the upper arm?

• a. Sports-related trauma

• b. Prolonged pressure during sleep

• c. Humeral fracture

• d. Repetitive motion injury

Which muscle function is NOT affected by radial nerve injury?

• a. Wrist extension

• b. Finger flexion

• c. Thumb extension

• d. Forearm supination

What is the characteristic presentation of radial nerve palsy?

• a. Claw hand deformity

• b. Wrist drop

• c. Swan neck deformity

• d. Boutonnière deformity

Which area typically shows sensory loss in radial nerve injury?

• a. Palm of the hand

• b. Dorsal first web space

• c. Little finger

• d. Entire dorsal hand

What diagnostic test is typically used first to evaluate radial nerve injury?

• a. MRI

• b. EMG/NCV studies

• c. X-ray

• d. CT scan

Which movement is preserved in isolated radial nerve injury?

• a. Wrist extension

• b. Finger extension

• c. Finger flexion

• d. Thumb abduction

What is a common complication of untreated radial nerve injury?

• a. Frozen shoulder

• b. Contracture of wrist flexors

• c. Carpal tunnel syndrome

• d. Complex regional pain syndrome

In radial nerve injury, which reflex is typically affected?

• a. Biceps reflex

• b. Triceps reflex

• c. Brachioradialis reflex

• d. All of the above

What is the typical timeframe for spontaneous recovery in cases of radial nerve neuropraxia?

• a. 1-2 weeks

• b. 3-6 months

• c. 6-12 months

• d. Over 12 months

Which treatment is NOT typically recommended for radial nerve injury?

• a. Wrist splinting

• b. Physical therapy

• c. Immediate surgical exploration

• d. Regular range of motion exercises