CRUTCH PALSY
\kɹˈʌt͡ʃ pˈɔːlzi], \kɹˈʌtʃ pˈɔːlzi], \k_ɹ_ˈʌ_tʃ p_ˈɔː_l_z_i]\
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Disease involving the RADIAL NERVE. Clinical features include weakness of elbow extension, elbow flexion, supination of the forearm, wrist and finger extension, and thumb abduction. Sensation may be impaired over regions of the dorsal forearm. Common sites of compression or traumatic injury include the AXILLA and radial groove of the HUMERUS.
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