11 results
Spurling's Test for Cervical Nerve Root Compression

With the neck in slight extension, ipsilateral flexion and rotation,
Root Compression ... With the neck ... Radiculopathy #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #msk ... orthopedics #sports #neck
Radiculopathy: Signs and Symptoms
 • Back/Neck Pain
 • Decr Range of motion
 • Abnormal posturing
 •
Symptoms • Back/Neck ... • Decr tendon reflexes ... further impinges on cervical ... on lumbar nerve root ... Radiculopathy #MSK
Spurling's Test - Cervical Root Impingement

Spurling's Test evaluates for cervical root impingement.
With the head extended and
- Cervical Root ... Video via @open_michigan ... #Cervical #Neck ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Distraction Test for Cervical Radiculopathy

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

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
Pain (Otalgia) - Differential ... nerve rootscervical ... Gastroesophageal reflux ... • Head and neck ... TMJ • Head, neck
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
Nerve Tension Test ... shoulder abduction → neck ... ULTT2 #clinical #video ... physicalexam #sports #msk ... #orthopedics #neurology
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
Nerve Tension Test ... elbow extension → neck ... ULTT1 #clinical #video ... physicalexam #sports #msk ... #orthopedics #neurology
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Red Flags and Differential ... Systemic N - Neurologic ... Patient Prefers to Rest ... - Post-Trauma, Neck ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc
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