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Algorithm showing a stepwise approach to the assessment and investigation of a possible neuropathy. CIDP, chronic
of a possible neuropathy ... CIDP, chronic inflammatory ... palsies; NCS, nerve ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Neuropathy #Peripheral
Peripheral Nervous System Disorders

1 Anterior Horn Cell
2 Spinal Roots and Nerves 
3 Peripheral Nerve—Mono-neuropathy  
4
Spinal Roots and Nerves ... 3 Peripheral Nerve—Mono-neuropathy ... 4 Peripheral Nerve ... #Neuropathy #Neurology ... #Localization #Diagnosis
Upper Extremity Nerve Pathologies 

 • Axillary Nerves
 • Musculocutaneous Nerve
 • Radial Nerve
 • Median
Upper Extremity Nerve ... • Radial Nerve ... #differential #diagnosis ... #Neuropathy #anatomy ... #innervation #neurology
Etiologies of Peripheral Neuropathy
 • Metabolic / Nutritional: DiabetesB12 deficiency, Uremia/ESRD, Hypothyroidism
 • Medication-induced: ART, Antibiotics,
of Peripheral Neuropathy ... Inflammatory/AI: CIDP ... #Peripheral #Neuropathy ... #differential #diagnosis ... #causes #neurology
Lower Extremity Nerve Pathologies 

 • Obturator
 • Femoral
 • Common Peroneal
 • Tibial
 • Superior
Lower Extremity Nerve ... Lower #Extremity #Nerve ... #differential #diagnosis ... #Neuropathy #anatomy ... #innervation #neurology
Anterior Interosseous Peripheral Nerve Injury 

Manifested as the inability to make the OK sign.

by Dr. Boby
Interosseous Peripheral Nerve ... #Interosseous #Nerve ... clinical #video #neurology ... #physicalexam # ... msk #sports #neurology
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
Test for Ulnar Nerve ... There is neuropathy ... clinical #video #neurology ... #physicalexam # ... #orthopedics #sports
Mechanisms of Pain
Mixed - Nociceptive/Neuropathic
Nociceptive - Tissue Damage
 - Visceral - (From organ/cavity lining) Poorly localized,
- Nociceptive/Neuropathic ... Well-localized, sharp, short ... longer duration Neuropathic ... Pain #Mechanisms #Neurology ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Left Wrist Drop - Radial Nerve Palsy on Physical Examination

Left hand drop due to compression of
Drop - Radial Nerve ... of the radial nerve ... #Palsy #PhysicalExam ... orthopedics #msk #sports ... #neurology
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
Median Nerve Tension ... Peripheral Neuropathy ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #ULNT