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==Overview== | |||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
===Extremities=== | ===Extremities=== | ||
An exam of the arm, hand and wrist can reveal a problem with the nerves of the brachial plexus. | An exam of the arm, hand and wrist can reveal a problem with the [[nerves]] of the [[brachial plexus]]. | ||
* [[Deformity]] of the arm or hand | * [[Deformity]] of the arm or hand | ||
* Difficulty moving the shoulder, arm, hand, or fingers | * Difficulty moving the shoulder, arm, hand, or fingers | ||
* Diminished arm reflexes | * Diminished arm reflexes | ||
* [[Muscle atrophy|Wasting of the muscles | * [[Muscle atrophy|Wasting of the muscles]] | ||
* Weakness of hand flexing | * Weakness of hand flexing | ||
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[[Category: | [[Category:Rheumatology]] | ||
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[[Category:Neurology]] | [[Category:Neurology]] | ||
[[Category:Pediatrics]] | [[Category:Pediatrics]] | ||
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Overview
Physical Examination
Extremities
An exam of the arm, hand and wrist can reveal a problem with the nerves of the brachial plexus.
- Deformity of the arm or hand
- Difficulty moving the shoulder, arm, hand, or fingers
- Diminished arm reflexes
- Wasting of the muscles
- Weakness of hand flexing