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drop hand

Wrist drop (radial nerve palsy) is a type of paralysis in which the hand cannot be extended upward at the wrist; instead, it hangs limply. It is usually caused by compression damage to the radial nerve in the upper arm or axilla, often resulting from lying in an awkward position ("Saturday night palsy") or a bone fracture.



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