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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Tenderness to anatomic ... box, pain with wrist ... extension • Possible ... #Dissociation #TerryThomas ... #Wrist #Scaphoid
Median Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Median nerve is the nerve of pre-axial hand function; pinch, delicate
Median Nerve Anatomy ... tunnel compression ... • Carpal tunnel ... #Anatomy #diagnosis ... #neurology #orthopedics
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Pronation - C7, C8 Wrist ... Horner Syndrome Wrist ... to the radial nerve ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology
Radial Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Radial nerve is the nerve of elbow, wrist and digital extension.
Radial Nerve Anatomy ... digital extension ... extension) but ... #Anatomy #diagnosis ... #neurology #orthopedics
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
Test (Upper-Limb ... Neuropathy Elbow extension ... forearm supination → wrist ... dorsiflexion/finger extension ... #orthopedics #neurology
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
Test (Upper-Limb ... forearm supination → wrist ... dorsiflexion/finger extension ... rotation → elbow extension ... #orthopedics #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
threat Cranial Nerves ... decortication), abnormal extensor ... Arms extended; wrists ... from the body; wrists ... #PhysicalExam #neurology