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Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Abduction - C8-T1 (ulnar ... Adduction - C7-T1 (ulnar ... , T1 (median) Reflexes ... aracteristic "claw hand ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology
Orbicularis Reflex in an Alzheimer's Patient on Physical Exam

Alzheimer's is a degenerative, progressive and irreversible disease.
Orbicularis Reflex ... time, and can cause ... , in some cases, ... the orbicular reflex ... clinical #video #neurology
Hematuria Workup and Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Confirm hematuria → Urinalysis >3 RBCs/HPF, exclude mimics, repeat testing
Hematuria Workup and ... proteinuria, RBC casts ... → Refer to Nephrology ... cystoscopy • Refer ... cause not identified
Reflex Testing - Causes of Hyporeflexia and Hyperreflexia
Focal Hyporeflexia: 
 • Radiculopathy, Mononeuropathy, Polyneuropathy, Acute stroke,
Reflex Testing - ... Causes of Hyporeflexia ... and Hyperreflexia ... Deep coma (any cause ... diagnosis #table #neurology
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
Froment’s Test for Ulnar ... grip weakness caused ... by ulnar nerve ... clinical #video #neurology ... orthopedics #sports #hand
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
this specific case ... the patient to relax ... the hand. 3) Now ... Hoffmanns #Sign #Reflex ... clinical #video #neurology
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
frequently benign causes ... such as reflex ... life-threatening causes ... The treatment strategy ... depends on the cause
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
for asymmetry and ... all four limbs and ... Pucci @neudrawlogy and ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
prophylactic antibiotic treatment ... hematoma block or ulnar ... "fight bite", Keflex ... object) • Splint: Ulnar ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand
Myoedema in Hypothyroidism on Physical Exam

Hypothyroidism is a clinical syndrome resulting from the production, secretion or
skin, myopathy and ... abolished tendon reflexes ... percussion by the reflex ... hammer, caused ... clinical #video #neurology