526 results
Spurling's Test for Cervical Nerve Root Compression

With the neck in slight extension, ipsilateral flexion and rotation,
Spurling's Test ... Compression With the neck ... in slight extension ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... orthopedics #sports #neck
Tone - Head Control on Physical Exam
The strength and tone of the neck extensors can be
and tone of the neck ... extensors can be ... These tests are ... the test for head ... tone #Newborn #PhysicalExam
Prone Position on Newborn Physical Exam
The strength and tone of the neck extensors can be tested
and tone of the neck ... extensors can be ... These tests are ... the test for head ... Position #Newborn #PhysicalExam
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
Nerve Tension Test ... dorsiflexion/finger extension ... rotation → elbow extension ... → neck ipsilateral ... clinical #video #physicalexam
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
Nerve Tension Test ... Neuropathy Elbow extension ... dorsiflexion/finger extension ... shoulder abduction → neck ... clinical #video #physicalexam
Infantile Spasms 
Associated with Tuberous Sclerosis 
1) Flexor spasms: Sudden flexion of neck, trunk, arms, and
Sudden flexion of neck ... spasms: Abrupt extension ... of the neck and ... ) Mixed flexor-extensor ... Flexion of the neck
Pronator Drift Testing for Stroke
Subtle extensor weakness - Sign of Upper motor neuron lesion
In detecting CT/MRI
Stroke Subtle extensor ... 9.2, LR- 0.09 Best ... test characteristics ... Testing #Stroke #physicalexam
Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Flexion of the neck ... the hypertonic neck ... extensor muscle ... Rigidity #Meningitis #PhysicalExam
Thyroid Goiter on Physical Exam - Likelihood Ratios by Finding
 • No goiter by palpation or
visible only after neck ... extension - Not ... inspection in neck ... Thyroid #Goiter #PhysicalExam
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
Triad: Fever, neck ... Kernig Sign: • Leg extension ... back/thighs or extension ... Passively flex neck ... diagnosis #testing #physicalexam