Specific Nerve Damage

Specific Nerve Damage

  1. T4: Level of Nipples
  2. T10: Umbilicus
  3. C4: Over Acromioclavicular Joint
  4. Diaphragmatic Nerve (Phrenic Nerve):
    • Often irritated in peritonitis, causing shoulder tip pain.
  5. Claw Hand:
    • Sign of Ulnar Nerve Damage.
    • Typically affects the little finger and ring finger.
  6. Wrist Drop:
    • Sign of Radial Nerve Damage.
  7. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:
    • Sign of Median Nerve Damage.
    • Compression occurs at the level of the wrist.
    • Diagnosis can be made using Phalen’s Test or Tinel Test.
    • Treatment options include conservative measures or surgical intervention (Incision of the flexor retinaculum).
  8. Foot Drop:
    • Can be caused by both Peroneal Nerve and Sciatic Nerve damage.
  9. Sciatica:
    • Describes lower back pain radiating down the leg to the knee or below.

These specific nerve damages and associated signs can provide valuable diagnostic clues for clinicians evaluating patients with neurological symptoms.