Nerve most commonly injured in the dislocation shown below is:: (A) Axillary nerve, (B) Ulnar nerve, (C) Median nerve, (D) Radial nerve
Answer is A. 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)