MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS

FACIAL NERVE PALSY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which assessment would be appropriate for assessing Tardy Ulnar Nerve Palsy?
A
Fatigue Severity Scale
B
Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand
C
Detailed Assessment of Speed of Handwriting
D
Assessment of Driving-Related Skills
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tardy ulnar nerve palsy is a chronic clinical condition characterised by delayed onset ulnar neuropathy. Typically tardy ulnar nerve palsy occurs as a consequence of non-union of lateral condyle in child resulting in cubitus valgus deformity which ultimately is the cause of ulnar nerve palsy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Elbow Flexion Test is a neurological dysfunction test used to determine the cubital tunnel syndrome (ulnar nerve ).

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