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Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... surfaces of hands ... #Syndrome #Wrist ... #PhysicalExam # ... #msk #orthopedics
Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... surfaces of hands ... #Syndrome #Wrist ... #PhysicalExam # ... #msk #orthopedics
Left Wrist Drop - Radial Nerve Palsy on Physical Examination

Left hand drop due to compression of
Left Wrist Drop ... #Drop #Radial # ... Nerve #Palsy #PhysicalExam ... #orthopedics #msk ... #sports #neurology
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Wrist drop - Occurs ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology ... sensory #motor #arm ... #physicalexam
Inverted Supinator Test

Useful for identifying a lesion at the C5-C6 spinal cord level.  Tapping the
C6 spinal cord level ... extension and wrist ... #Test #Reflex #neurology ... #orthopedics #msk ... #sports #IRR #Radial
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Unresponsive wakefulness syndrome ... • Locked-in syndrome ... Decorticate posturing: Arms ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose