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  #1

Yea so quick question:

why is the wrist flexed in erb's palsy (waiter's tip)?

Thanks : )

  #2

limb hangs by side: paralysis of abductors

medically rotated: paralysis of lateral rotators

forearm is pronated: loss of biceps

why is the wrist flexed? good question grin


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  #3

i really don't remember reading that the wrist is flexed....








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