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==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 |
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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