22 results
Upper Extremity Nerve Pathologies 

 • Axillary Nerves
 • Musculocutaneous Nerve
 • Radial Nerve
 • Median
Ulnar Nerve ... #Pathologies #differential ... #diagnosis #Neuropathy ... #anatomy #arm # ... innervation #neurology
Algorithm showing a stepwise approach to the assessment and investigation of a possible neuropathy. CIDP, chronic
Guillain-Barré syndrome ... palsies; NCS, nerve ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Neuropathy #Peripheral ... Algorithm #Evaluation #Differential
1 Minute Neuro Hand Examination - "Check your Six" Mnemonic

A simple way to test the peripheral
nerve function ... salute- median/ulnar ... bobvarkey #Minute #Neurology ... #Hand #finger #Physicalexam ... #clinical #video
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
Froment’s Test for Ulnar ... Nerve Palsy ... There is neuropathy ... clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam
Etiologies of Peripheral Neuropathy
 • Metabolic / Nutritional: DiabetesB12 deficiency, Uremia/ESRD, Hypothyroidism
 • Medication-induced: ART, Antibiotics,
Etiologies of Peripheral ... Medication-induced: ART ... Paraprotein-associated (POEMS syndrome ... #Neuropathy #differential ... diagnosis #causes #neurology
Wartenberg's Sign on Physical Exam

Wartenberg's sign consists of involuntary abduction of the little finger, caused by
nerve neuropathy ... Wartenbergs #Sign #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #hand #mask #ulnar ... #neuropathy #neurology
Marcus Gunn Phenomenon - Jaw Winking Syndrome

Jaw-winking syndrome is thought to be caused by abnormal innervation
- Jaw Winking Syndrome ... the trigeminal nerve ... Most cases are congenital ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Abduction - C8-T1 (ulnar ... Adduction - C7-T1 (ulnar ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology ... sensory #motor #arm ... #physicalexam
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
Peripheral Neuropathy ... Tension #Test #Peripheral ... #ULNT2 #ULTT2 #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #orthopedics #neurology
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
Peripheral Neuropathy ... Tension #Test #Peripheral ... #ULNT1 #ULTT1 #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #orthopedics #neurology