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Crutch paralysis is a form of paralysis which can occur when either the radial nerve or part of the brachial plexus, containing various nerves that innervate sense and motor function to the arm and hand, is under constant pressure, such as by the use of a crutch. [1] This can lead to paralysis of the muscles innervated by the compressed nerve. [2]
A condition known as crutch paralysis, or crutch palsy can arise from pressure on nerves in the armpit, or axilla. [4] [5] Specifically, "the brachial plexus in the axilla is often damaged from the pressure of a crutch...In these cases the radial is the nerve most frequently implicated; the ulnar nerve suffers next in frequency." [5]
The treatment and management of radial neuropathy can be achieved via the following methods: [3] [9] [10] Physical therapy or occupational therapy; Surgery (depending on the specific area and extent of damage) Tendon transfer (the origin remains the same but insertion is moved) Splinting
The subsequent paralysis affects, principally, the intrinsic muscles of the hand and the flexors of the wrist and fingers". [7] This results in a form of paralysis known as Klumpke's paralysis. [7] [20] Backpack palsy is caused by much use of a heavy backpack whose pack-straps chronically press on the brachial plexus.
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Initial treatment includes splinting of the wrist for support, along with osteopathic medicine, physiotherapy and occupational therapy. In some cases, surgical removal of bone spurs or other anatomical defects that may be impinging on the nerve might be warranted. If the injury was the result of pressure from prolonged use of improperly fitted ...
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