Nerve most commonly injured in the dislocation shown below is:
Ans. A. Axillary nerve* The attitude here is one of Inferior dislocation of shoulder- Limb is abducted, by the side, forearm reaching forehead (Salute position) and most common nerve injured in shoulder dislocation is Axillary nerve.* The diagnosis is made clinically by absence of sensations on lateral aspect of forearm (Regimental batch sign)
Axillary nerve
Ulnar nerve
Median nerve
Radial nerve
Peripheral Nerve Injuries