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Ulnar Nerve Palsy/ Claw Hand

EXAMINATION
         •CLAW HAND
           WEAKNESS          •Hypothenar eminence
                                          •Abductor digiti minimi
                                          •Median 2 lumbricals (finger flexion)
                                          •All interrossei (adduction & abduction)
           WASTING              •Medial side of forearm
           SENSORY             •Medial 1 1/2 fingers
           SYMPATHETIC     •Sweating

CAUSES
         •# Dislocation @ elbow
         •Occupational (leaning on elbows)
         •OA
         •Mononeuritis multiplex

Fig 1: Claw Hand