NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -Patients with a C8 radiculopathy typically present with pain radiating into digits 4 and 5, with paresthesia (numbness/tingling) in the palmar and dorsal surface of both digits, and may present with lower cervical pain that may radiate into the medial arm and forearm.

Detailed explanation-2: -The ulnar nerve is also responsible for sensation in the fourth and fifth fingers (ring and little fingers) of the hand, part of the palm and the underside of the forearm. Ulnar nerve entrapment can cause pain, numbness and tingling in the forearm and the fourth and fifth fingers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pain may radiate down the back of the arm and into the middle finger. C7-T1 Pinched Nerve: The C8 nerve root is responsible for flexion of the fingers, such as with making a fist. A pinched nerve may cause a weakened grip with pain that radiates into the pinky side of the arm.

Detailed explanation-4: -The C8 nerve roots affect sensation at the pinky and ring fingers and connect to the muscles responsible for bending the fingers. Doctors will test for normal sensation and movement at these areas to determine a C8 level of injury. Functions that are innervated at and above one’s level of injury will not be affected.