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Wrihst drop
Wrihst paralysis .
Ncv test report of hand is neagative .
Is MRI needed to detect wrihst drop digonosis
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Clinical examination is also needed.
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Wrist drop is a condition when patient is unable to extend his/her wrist due to nerve injury caused by trauma, infection etc.
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It’s a clinical diagnosis with confirmation with Neurophysiological studies.
MRI may also be used to search for nerve compression or damage in the brachial plexus area.
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Dr. Rajinder K Sharma
Orthopedist
43 yrs exp
Chandigarh
How it happened Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)
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Dr. Karri Venkatesh
Orthopedic surgeon
5 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Any history of injury?
NO need of MRI.
Orthopaedic consultation for direct physical examination and further management.
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
7 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Wrist drop is because of injury in arm or in axilla.. please consult orthopedic doctor..
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