Benediction Hand (aka Benediction Sign or Preacher's Hand)

Clinically Relevant Anatomy
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According to Futterman, [1] there is contreversy as to the source Benediction Sign for many years; specifically if the median nerve or the ulnar nerve is involved.

Mechanism of Injury / Pathological Process
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Damage to the ulnar nerve [1] results in an inability to perform flexion at the metacarpo-phalangeal and interphalangeal joints of the middle and index fingers when the patient attempts to make a fist on the affected side.

Clinical Presentation[edit | edit source]

Benediction hand ulnar claw.JPG

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http://teachmeanatomy.info/upper-limb/nerves/ulnar-claw-vs-hand-of-benediction/

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  1. 1.0 1.1 Futterman B. Analysis of the Papal Benediction Sign: The ulnar neuropathy of St. Peter. Clin Anat. 2015 Sep;28(6):696-701.

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