NEET PG Medical – 2015 – Question – 1
Upper limb deformity in Erb’s palsy?
a) Adduction and lateral rotation of arm
b) Adduction and medial rotation of arm
c) Abduction and lateral rotation of arm
d) Abduction and medial rotation of arm
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Correct Answer – B
Deformity in Erb’s palsy (position of the limb):
Arm: Hanges by the side; it is adducted & medially rotated
Forearm: Extended and pronated The deformity is known as ‘policeman’s tip hand’ or ‘porter’s tip hand
