Patient A came to the clinic after having a bike accident. She has severe pain in her left forearm. The pain increases when she moves the arm, and her arm is quite swollen. The X-ray shows an abnormality with the radius bone in the forearm. Based on Patient A's history, which diagnosis is most logical?
A: Broken/Fractured bone
B: Nerve damage
C: Muscle sprain

Respuesta :

B the patient has nerve damage

The patient must have damaged his nerve.

There might be radial nerve injury.

What is the radial nerve?

  • The triceps muscle, which is situated at the rear of the upper arm, is moved by the radial nerve, which goes down the underside of your arm.
  • Wrist and finger extension is controlled by the radial nerve.
  • It also regulates the sensation in a portion of the hand.

Symptoms of radial nerve injury

  • Pain, numbness, and/or paresthesia, particularly in the middle finger, index finger, thumb, back of the hand, and/or arm.
  • There may also be finger and wrist drops.

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