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Guide for testing and documenting neurological function in kids with upper limb fractures 

Rock - Median
fractures Rock - Median ... - Ulnar Nerve ... drsarahedwards #Diagnosis ... #Ulnar #Testing ... Mnemonic #Upper #Arm
Upper Extremity Nerve Pathologies 

 • Axillary Nerves
 • Musculocutaneous Nerve
 • Radial Nerve
 • Median
Upper Extremity Nerve ... • Median Nerve ... • Ulnar Nerve ... #differential #diagnosis ... Neuropathy #anatomy #arm
Ulnar Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Ulnar nerve is the nerve of hand power and control. It
Ulnar Nerve Anatomy ... the LOAF of the median ... trunk and the medial ... of the inner arm ... #diagnosis #neurology
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Abduction - C8-T1 (ulnar ... Adduction - C7-T1 (ulnar ... nerve distribution ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis ... sensory #motor #arm
Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica
 •
Femoral Cutaneous Nerve ... purely sensory nerve ... sensory • Before diagnosis ... Straight Leg Raise Test ... MeralgiaParesthetica #MSK #pathophysiology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
- Differential Diagnosis ... and peripheral nerves ... + MPO-ANCA MEDIUM ... aortic aneurysm • Medium ... retinopathy Lab Tests
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... proximal weakness, arms ... Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test ... - Repetitive nerve
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): Pathogenesis and Joint diseases features
 • RA affects 1% of population, women >
manifestations are ... Stimulation of nerve ... Boutonniere's ulnar ... RheumatoidArthritis #RA #pathophysiology ... signs #symptoms #diagnosis
Mastoiditis: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Acute or Chronic Otitis Media -> 
Stage 1: Hyperemeia of the mastoid
Chronic Otitis Media ... mastoid air cells are ... bone): facial nerve ... #Mastoiditis #pathophysiology ... signs #symptoms #diagnosis
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... • Mutism Pathophysiology ... threat Cranial Nerves ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... Decorticate posturing: Arms