A 55-year-old man from Ethiopia has been receiving treatment for multibacillary leprosy for 8 months. He develops sudden weakness of his right hand wi...

Question

A 55-year-old man from Ethiopia has been receiving treatment for multibacillary leprosy for 8 months. He develops sudden weakness of his right hand with inability to extend the fingers (wrist drop). What nerve is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Radial nerve at the spiral groove

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Median nerve

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Ulnar nerve

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Posterior tibial nerve

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Facial nerve

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): Leprosy Radial Nerve Palsy

A 55-year-old man from Ethiopia has been receiving treatment for multibacillary leprosy for 8 months. He develops sudden weakness of his right hand with inability to extend the fingers (wrist drop). What nerve is most likely affected?