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- What is the purpose of the claw hand?
- What is clawing of the hand?
- What is the treatment for claw hand?
- Why do my hands look like claws?
What is the purpose of the claw hand?
An ulnar claw, also known as claw hand, or 'spinster's claw' is a deformity or an abnormal attitude of the hand that develops due to ulnar nerve damage causing paralysis of the lumbricals.
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| Ulnar nerve | Median nerve |
|---|---|
| Deficit is primarily in 4th and 5th fingers | Deficit is primarily in 2nd and 3rd fingers. |
What is clawing of the hand?
Overview. Claw hand is a condition in which your fingers are noticeably curved or bent. This condition can affect one or more of your fingers, on one or both hands. The condition gets its name from the curvature of the fingers, which makes the hands resemble a bear's claw.
What is the treatment for claw hand?
Splinting. Surgery to fix problems that may be contributing to the claw hand, such as nerve or tendon problems, joint contractures, or scar tissue. Tendon transfer (graft) to allow movement of the hand and wrist. Therapy to straighten the fingers.
Why do my hands look like claws?
Claw hand deformity is a condition where your fingers are bent into a position that looks like a claw. It may affect all of your fingers or only some of them. The cause is usually related to damage to a major nerve that starts at the neck and controls the muscles in your hand and arm.
