This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery
Cock-up splint is used in injuries of: March 2012 
Select and explain. 
A. Ulnar nerve, B. Radial nerve, C. Axillary nerve, D. Common peroneal nerve
B: Radial nerve
Answer: B: Radial nerve 
Explanation: Ans: B i.e. Radial nerve Nerve injury & splints Ulnar nerve palsy (lumbricals paralysis) is managed by knuckle bender splint Radial nerve palsy (extensors of wrist & metcarpophaingeal joint paralyzed) is managed by cock-up splint Axillary nerve injuries (deltoid paralysis) is managed by aeroplane splint Common peroneal nerve injury (extensors & eveors of the foot paralyzed) is managed by foot drop splint