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Spurling's Test for Cervical Nerve Root Compression

With the neck in slight extension, ipsilateral flexion and rotation,
for Cervical Nerve ... Compression With the neck ... #Cervical #Nerve ... #physicalexam #msk ... orthopedics #sports #neck
Spurling's Test - Cervical Root Impingement

Spurling's Test evaluates for cervical root impingement.
With the head extended and
- Cervical Root ... evaluates for cervical ... axial load to the cervical ... #Cervical #Neck ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Distraction Test for Cervical Radiculopathy

 • Indicates compression of neural structures at the intervertebral foramen or
for Cervical Radiculopathy ... in symptoms in neck ... #Cervical #Radiculopathy ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #neck
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
nerve roots—cervical ... adenopathy • Cervical ... • Head and neck ... TMJ • Head, neck ... , nasal, cervical
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Test if patient ... indicators of cortical ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Red Flags and Differential ... Systemic N - Neurologic ... - Post-Trauma, Neck ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... #causes #primary
13 Dangerous Causes of Headache:
 - subarachnoid hemorrhage: family history, PCKD, known berry aneurysm, sudden and
13 Dangerous Causes ... girdle symptoms - cervical ... pain involving neck ... thrombophilia, neurologic ... Dangerous #Deadly #Differential
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Hearing Loss - Differential ... include a: • Neurologic ... tympanic membrane • Neurologic ... • Head and neck ... Noise trauma ○ MS
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Neck: “dropping ... life-threatening Differential ... Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Spasticity - Reflexes ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... • Infectious causes ... diagnosis #management #neurology ... #differential