Physiotherapy Assistant Interview Questions and Answers

Management of wrist drop with fracture of radius involves immobilization, physical therapy, and possibly surgery.

• Immobilize the wrist with a splint or cast to allow the fracture to heal

• Begin physical therapy to improve range of motion and strength in the wrist and hand

• Consider surgery if the fracture is severe or if there is nerve damage causing the wrist drop

There are 31 pairs of spinal nerves in the human body.

• There are 8 cervical nerves (C1-C8)

• There are 12 thoracic nerves (T1-T12)

• There are 5 lumbar nerves (L1-L5)

• There are 5 sacral nerves (S1-S5)

• There is 1 coccygeal nerve (Co1)

Wrist drop is caused by damage to the radial nerve, leading to weakness or paralysis of the muscles responsible for wrist extension.

• Damage to the radial nerve

• Compression or injury to the nerve

• Conditions like radial nerve palsy or trauma

• Symptoms include inability to extend the wrist or fingers