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crutch palsy

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crutch palsy,
the temporary or permanent loss of sensation or muscle control resulting from pressure on the radial nerve by a crutch. The radial nerve passes under the axillary area superficially. Pressure, often caused by mismatching of the height of the patient and the crutch, can lead to paralysis of the elbow and wrist extensors.

crutch palsy
Neurology Injury to the radial nerve at the axilla by direct pressure–eg, due to improper use of crutches or pressure caused by hanging the arm over the back of a chair.


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