Question 1

what is wrist drop?

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Wrist drop: If you are holding your forearm horizontally level, and your wrist and hand are relaxed, wrist drop would be that you are unable to lift your hand to an upward pointing position by itself.  Happens in radial nerve problems.

Question 2

could too much alcohol alone cause "wrist drop?

Accepted Answer

No: No research to show isolated radial nerve disfunction secondary to overuse of ethanol.

Question 3

what type of doctor do you see for a wrist drop?

Accepted Answer

Ortho and neuro: Typically a hand surgeon and they typically will send for nerve studies (ncv/emg) by s neurologist or physiatrist.

Question 4

what cranial nerve is supposed to be involved with "crutch paralysis" or "wrist drop"?

Accepted Answer

This is associated: With a brachial plexus injury, not a cranial nerve injury. This is usually associated with the posterior cord in the brachial plexus or radial nerve downstream, occasionally a c7/8 nerve lesion can cause this but the wrist drop is not usually as isolated.

Question 5

i am in my second day of dealing with standard sleep related wrist drop. numbness is gone, replaced with soreness in some spots. sign of healing?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: The nerve is no longer "dead" and is sending back pain signals to let you know it is healing.

Question 6

i recently snapped my bone in my arm, nerve got trapped and is badly bruised got a wrist drop how long for the nerve to repair ?

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See a physiatrist: If the nerve is trapped (and not severed), it will take several months for it to return to normal.  Physician therapy may help to maintain the integrity of the muscles in that arm during the recovery period

Question 7

hi, i woke up one morning with left arm numbness from the elbow down with hand weakness and wrist drop.  my doctor ordered a head ct and neck mri to rule out anything life threatening.  it turned out to be saturday night palsy.  how long to recover?

Accepted Answer

Palsy: Even though the initial nerve damage is serious, the palsy generally heals within several weeks. Treatment involves resting the injured nerve often by wearing a splint. I believe that a neurologist should direct your care and dictate when to start proper physical therapy.

Question 8

if i drop 30lbs on my wrist, will it break?

Accepted Answer

Please don't do: That. You might even shatter your wrist.

Question 9

i was told by my dr. i have right drop wrist? what is it, can it be cured, and how long will it take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Radial nerve: Drop wrist is a radial nerve palsy, as the radial nerve supplies the wrist and finger extensors of the forearm. Specifically the posterior interossous nerve is effected if injury is in the forearm, In the humeral area it is the full radial nerve, or can be at the brachial plexus or nerve root area.

Question 10

i tend to drop small objects like car keys and small tools often for quite some time, both my wrists have also been sensitive for the last 3-4 days after cycling on 5 days ago. the pain has reduced. should i see my go to have tests done?

Accepted Answer

Wrist pain: These symptoms could be anything from wrist strain from cycling or carpel tunnel syndrome.  Please see your doctor and ask about conservative treatment such as physical therapy rather than surgery if he/she thinks that is an option.  Peace and good health.

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What cranial nerve is supposed to be involved with "crutch paralysis" or "wrist drop"?

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I am in my second day of dealing with standard sleep related wrist drop. numbness is gone, replaced with soreness in some spots. sign of healing?

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I recently snapped my bone in my arm, nerve got trapped and is badly bruised got a wrist drop how long for the nerve to repair ?

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Hi, i woke up one morning with left arm numbness from the elbow down with hand weakness and wrist drop. my doctor ordered a head ct and neck mri to rule out anything life threatening. it turned out to be saturday night palsy. how long to recover?

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If i drop 30lbs on my wrist, will it break?

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I was told by my dr. i have right drop wrist? what is it, can it be cured, and how long will it take to heal?

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I tend to drop small objects like car keys and small tools often for quite some time, both my wrists have also been sensitive for the last 3-4 days after cycling on 5 days ago. the pain has reduced. should i see my go to have tests done?

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