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Acute brachial neuritis physical examination
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Physical Examination
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
References
References
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