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Abnormal (Positive) Babinski Sign on Physical Exam

Dorsiflexion of the great toe with or without fanning of
Abnormal (Positive ... of the leg, on plantar ... #Abnormal #Positive ... clinical #video #reflex ... #pyramidal #neurology
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
A normal plantar ... reflex response ... A positive test, ... other toes flexing and ... #Reflex #Plantar
Wartenberg Thumb Reflex

Forceful flexion of the fingers at the distal IP joints produces (Adduction, flexion, and
Wartenberg Thumb Reflex ... ) INSTEAD of a normal ... of Babinski’s plantar ... clinical #video #hand ... #pyramidal
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... previous gaze position ... previous gaze position ... • Plantar responses ... • Examine for signs
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Cord Disorders - Differential ... signs below the ... injury • Gait is abnormal ... reflexes: Areflexia ... #differential
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
CNS Infections - ... Acute meningeal signs ... • Gram stain: Positive ... 90% • Culture: Positive ... Singh @rav7ks #CNS
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
that results in CNS ... extensors of the arms (pyramidal ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Bilateral signs ... #differential