Claw Hand, Ape Hand, and the Sign of Benediction: Animated Review

[@FairbrookWingates]

Two years of school, 2 rotations in the field, a whole lot of reading and studying and this is the first time the difference between "ape" and "benediction" has truly been explained. "Aple" hand is the default resting position of median nerve dmg. "Benediction" occurs when a person attempts flexion of all the digits. Got it now, thank you! So simple yet never simple stated anywhere else.

[@Rawia-fz6kh]

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[@RaySiow_MD]

This video worth more than a million dollars, thanks for the video, this is magical!

[@fz4298]

BEST EXPLANATION EVER - heartfelt thanks from a medical student. Please put up more if you would!

[@jasonroberto6474]

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[@michaelcanino4048]

One of the most well-put-together anatomy videos/explanations I've ever seen. From start to finish everything was incredibly well explained with no room for misinterpretation.

[@Chippyishere]

this should be played in all anatomy classes

[@fcritchey]

Adding to the chorus but seriously, thank you, this is SO well done and I finally understand how these injuries work.

[@lynnwoodcarter3486]

Do u suffer from any?

[@NLKEquestrian]

This explained a confusing 50 min lecture in 8 minutes. Bless.

[@bgtcaho]

Considering my attention span and the amount of information in this video I am truly amazed that I captured pretty much all that was presented.

[@rediah]

WHAT?!! WHY AM I SEEING THIS TODAY! This video singlehandedly outsmarted professors in my university. Kudos

[@Dr.Boctor]

What a remarkably well-done video that deserves the highest of praise. This should raise the standard for medical education

[@deenonly]

This is the best video I have ever seen in my life explaining these complex issues so clearly...

[@amirgalal8328]

I have an exam tomorrow and you saved my great amount of time by your simple explanation, thank you

[@amitkumar-uw9fz]

Colleges should follow this kind of teaching..which make clear concept in mind...

[@jsamdog]

This explained what several websites failed. Thank you

[@nha8909]

This is so freaking awesome, the fact that you reviewed the muscles and the joint made it so easy. Now I’ll never forget any of these clinical signs

[@eirikdegard4498]

without reading up on the topic, or watching the video. Do you still remember? =)

[@travelwithdrawal8067]

This is incredible. I was quite overwhelmed by this info in PA school but this is crystal clear.

[@wfshine]

I love you PhDs, the illustration is much more better than MDs.

[@emilyshi696]

soooo helpful- i loved how the animations go way beyond solely diagrams. Thank u!

[@niafisher2093]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I am a true visual learner so the pictures combined with the excellent explanation helped ALOT. Thank you! - from a stressed PT student

[@aryanshojaeifard936]

Fantastic description. Thank you

[@hv889]

You just saved me from 30 hours of studying. You're an MVP. Thanks!

[@1981Anood]

Thanks for making our lives easy.

[@DanielWilliamHancock]

Great explanation of the clinical differences between The Hand of Benediction and ulnar claw

[@navesezana6289]

I have experienced tons of struggles till i watched this amazing video, thanks alot!

[@Purpledove1e]

This is really the best video about this topic that I have ever watched… THANKYOU ❤

[@indiandancey]

Please make more videos!! This has been life saving!!!

[@lynnwoodcarter3486]

Do u suffer from any?

[@ZVMed]

Thank you so much. I have a test in a few hours and you saved me

[@josephineveksler-lam8814]

Thanks very much for explaining the causes of these confusing signs.

[@JackofAce]

BEST EXPLANATION EVER - heartfelt thanks from a medical student. Exactly what I was going to say.

[@viv2950]

that was absolutely perfect, so logically explained and i love the animation , one would understood even not a medical student

[@amiespence7952]

have to agree with all prior comments - BEST EXPLANATION EVER - thank you

[@bre1263]

Precisec....concise...clean clear......thanks so much

[@omercan5996]

We're waiting for another physican guide videos like this one thanks

[@lisagonzalez2902]

Hey, this was brilliant! Thanks so much for finding the logic in all of these injuries.

[@michaelmike121]

this is quality medical education. This is a standard

[@anatomyinsight]

this is great! the only thing is that at 6:14 I think the FDP for digits 4 and 5 is also knocked out by an ulnar nerve lesion, so it's only the FDS that contributes to the unopposed flexion...

[@rufussweeneymd]

I noticed that and puzzled over it for a bit. Glad someone else noticed it and commented.

[@saritastreng2673]

@@rufussweeneymd Yes, this was my thought as well.

[@chonsukhavanichsin5635]

FDP is divided above the wrist so it still remains function.

[@chiragmehta585]

So what he showed was a DISTAL ulnar nerve lesion if you look at the point where he put the lesion; at this point, the ulnar nerve has most likely provided its motor innervation to the FDP for digits 4 and 5, which is why they wouldn't be affected (based on where he put his lesion). IF the lesion was more proximal, then you would definitely be correct.

[@bluesky-mi2sx]

OMG ! This video is life saving ! Thank you very much

[@radicalarachnid475]

Wonderful explanation with excellent animations. Thanks a ton!

[@aniktabor7989]

Awesome video. Amazing job at explaining the concepts and great pictorals. Saved it for future review!

[@folamimorris574]

This was the greatest review ever.

[@nirajatrey9878]

@Doctor Eric Laywell ...just excellent👍👍👍👍

[@ryancadogan4504]

thank you very much. Greetings from Jamaica

[@khmergodhobbies]

I just passed my metacarpal PHD after watching this thorough video. Very informative.

[@hat3039]

At min 6:13 of the video, you mentioned that flexor digitorum superficialis and profundus is active BUT in fact the FDP ulnar part is supplies by Ulnar nerve so the remaining only FDS that will act

[@immunealtair2737]

omar sameer for those that may have the same confusion, the injury to the ulnar nerve in this case is distal, therefore muscles that are proximal to the injury such as FDP will still be innervated by the ulnar nerve and will be able to do the corresponding action.

[@saritastreng2673]

@@immunealtair2737 Thank you. I was so confused by this.

[@faltufaltu2990]

@@immunealtair2737 by reading omar i got same confusion but right next comment you cleared it thanks

[@banuibrahim8676]

I haven't seen a video more interesting and understanding than this.. Wow.. Thank you

[@pupsiuspupuliukas2394]

The Soviet school anatomists loved to ask about this during exams. Reminded me of medical school so many years back.

[@jamesashton1875]

Very useful video for explaining a previously complicated concept

[@ahmedelsabe6542]

Absolutely simply explained!!!

[@a.m.a5122]

thank you! never been explained better

[@ericbandar944]

Wow @Doctor Eric Laywell, God bless you and your team. Excellent , Excellent video with explanation made super easy.

[@TT-vs2ti]

Thank you so much for explaining this concept! It was so confusing for me, but you cleared it up with your thorough explanation with great visuals!

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Thanks

[@exequielborghi]

EXCELLENT!!!!! Hand surgeon level master class!!!!

[@eishakhalid345]

That was great. Never understood this well in 7 years of med school and internship thanks haha❤

[@rjb1122]

Fabulous video and presentation. Superb quality.

[@ChongBoy1]

Thanks so much for this, I understand whats happened to me for the last ten years that I hide. Now I at least know what happened after my accident. It was way over my head but I really got the effects and actions very clear! Thanks mate!!!

[@louistung9274]

You have saved my exam. THANK YOU

[@whatwouldhousedo5136]

Perfectly presented- thank you!

[@49hiram]

Excellent method of clarification .

[@Izsibirisluboviu]

Thank you so much for this video! Best explanation on the topic

[@drzuls]

Correction at 6.10...in claw hand..flexor pull is only bt FDS..not by FDP...4th,5th tendon of FDP supplied by ulnar nerve itself.....thnks...

[@ezralimm]

Amazing video and animations. Never quite understood it.

[@mariannarudakova1735]

Great videos. Very high quality and get down to the essence of what is important in an approachable way. Please make more animated videos.

[@Readusogui]

Saved me from my nightmare topic ty very much

[@brainman709]

This is one hell of a video! Absolutely the best!

[@bensdemosongs]

Clear explanation and helpful animation. This is an incredible vid!

[@ShameenFerdinando]

Best explanation. Not even close

[@duocphamtruongtho4462]

Thank you so much for explaining this concept!

[@Khan-vm4pz]

Thank you. The best one on the topic by far.

[@lechat489]

Incredibly clear explanations. Thank you!

[@shreyachhabra3676]

Truly a fruitful one! 🙌 Thank you so much sir! 🙏🌼

[@ruchithavema6081]

Pls do upload more videos found very useful and this was the best best explain I have seen in this topic..... upload videos on anatomy of PNS and CNS

[@kunmunnayak3575]

Excellent animation and explanation

[@2010TOXIC]

very good ilustration .. good job

[@trohanag]

😮 OMG , i have been searching for this years.thank you very much. Sir.

[@Ghaffar_KH]

Excellent video!

[@clairel5797]

Amazing explanation and video! 👍🏻👏🏼

[@masterbirdyster]

Perfect explanation!

[@niktanakhaei9027]

wonderful ! very clear and complete .

[@srilathachadalavada]

Amazing video.. please make a video on individual peripheral nerve..

[@indielips26]

You make the best explanations i've seen! Thanks!

[@ridaallauddin5364]

very well explained!!!!! splendid!!!

[@clairel5797]

Amazing video. You explain very well! 👍🏻

[@eugenias471]

amazing video. if only there were more like this!

[@stephenwood8382]

Great video but I'm confused about one thing: If the FDS is lost in a high median nerve injury, why then are the PIPs of digits IV and V flexed in the depiction of the Sign of Benediction? Shouldn't these digits only be able to flex the DIPs since only the medial half of the FDP would be intact?

[@ostmosis]

Incredible video with excellent visuals. Thanks so much for this!

[@ashlex561]

Best explanation ever!! Thank you so much :)

[@cdani1889]

Very good explanation 🎉

[@mdebadullah6911]

The best explanation ever!! Thankyou so much doc.

[@sugarhayesajol9785]

Thank you. This really made a lot of sense. Kudos!

[@Neuroandgeneralhospital]

Thanks Dr. Eric. Great work!

[@tatib7986]

Best explanation EVER!!!!! Now I can really understand it! Thank you

[@zainabali6140]

Best explanation ever

[@krutikparikh456]

excellent explanation

[@Isabella-id6ez]

such a soft voice. I felt in love with your voice. Sending hi from Germany.

[@josephhirmiz468]

I just want to know, how many hours were spent creating this illustration and the overlying narration? Excellent job. Thanks.

[@dishasave9539]

Wow!! I loved the explanation and the visuals

[@beliz5562]

Bu kadar iyi anlatan bir video olabilir mi ya 😮

[@AJKivela369]

make..,more...of these... Please!!!!

[@lyeeqahmed]

Very nicely explained indeed. Thank you

[@krutarthshukla3067]

beautiful explanation .thank you