How Do You Test for Wrist Drop?

When testing for wrist-drop deformity, the patient should be asked to hold the affected arm out with the forearm parallel to the floor. The back of the hand should be facing the ceiling and the fingers should be pointed downwards.

What does wrist drop feel like?

Symptoms of wrist drop include: Weakness of the wrist and fingers. Inability to straighten the wrist or fingers. Numbness or tingling of the hand.

Which muscle is affected in wrist drop?

Wrist drop is caused by damage to the radial nerve, which travels down the arm and controls the movement of the triceps muscle at the back of the upper arm, because of several conditions. This nerve controls the backward bend of wrists and helps with the movement and sensation of the wrist and fingers.