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Why can you not extend the dip and pip joints of the finger due to ulnar nerve lesion?

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Dr. Bradley Butkovich answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Ulnar nerve: Is responsible for abduction (spreading your fingers and extension of the 4-5th fingers. It also provides sensation to that area if you have a lesion in the nerve the signal from the nerve will not get to those muscles.

Answered 2/20/2014

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