Klumpke's paralysis is a variety of partial palsy of the lower roots of the brachial plexus.

[1][6][14][15] The classic presentation of Klumpke's palsy is the "claw hand" where the forearm is supinated, the wrist extended and the fingers flexed.

Other trauma, such as motorcycle accidents, that have similar spinal cord injuries to C8 and T1, also show the same symptoms of Klumpke's paralysis.

[citation needed] Electromyography and nerve conduction velocity testing can help to diagnose the location and severity of the lesion.

[citation needed] Treatment effectiveness varies depending on the initial severity of the injury.

[citation needed] Occupational therapy to provide exercises and coping mechanisms to improve the patient's ability to perform activities of daily living.