crutch palsy
crutch paralysis

Crutch palsy from poorly fitted axillary crutches.

A condition known as crutch paralysis, or crutch palsy can arise from pressure on nerves in the armpit, or axilla.

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A condition known as crutch paralysis, or crutch palsy can arise from pressure on nerves in the armpit, or axilla.

Crutch paralysis is a form of paralysis which can occur when either the radial nerve or part of the brachial plexus, containing various nerves that innervate sense and motor function to the arm and hand, is under constant pressure, such as by the use of a crutch.