Damage to Which Nerve Causes Crutch Palsy

Question

Damage to which nerve causes crutch palsy?
A) Sciatic
B) Radial
C) Axillary
D) Pudendal

Accepted Answer

Crutch palsy, also known as Erb-Duchenne palsy, is caused by damage to the axillary nerve. This nerve runs through the armpit and can be compressed by the use of crutches, causing weakness or paralysis of the arm and shoulder.