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1 Minute Neuro Hand Examination - "Check your Six" Mnemonic

A simple way to test the peripheral
simple way to test ... the peripheral ... median), Paper (radial ... with a Thumbs up (radial ... bobvarkey #Minute #Neurology
Golfer’s Elbow Test

While supporting the elbow and palpating the medial epicondyle with one hand, the examiner
Golfer’s Elbow Test ... the hand at the wrist ... resists active wrist ... The test is positive ... #epicondylitis
Inverted Supinator Test

Useful for identifying a lesion at the C5-C6 spinal cord level.  Tapping the
Inverted Supinator Test ... side of the wrist ... elbow flexion, wrist ... Inverted #Supinator #Test ... #Reflex #neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Dizziness and Vertigo Peripheral ... Varies • No neurologic ... : • Attacks: Gradual ... Positive Hallpike test ... or supine roll test
Types of Facial Paralysis - Peripheral vs Central Lesions

Facial weakness or paralysis may result either from
Types of Facial ... Paralysis - Peripheral ... A peripheral lesion ... #Bells #Palsy #Neurology ... GrepMed Recommended Text
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
cross-reacts with peripheral ... or the axon of peripheral ... all extremity, facial ... and sensitive tests ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
Nerve Tension Test ... for Median Nerve Peripheral ... forearm supination → wrist ... #Peripheral #Nerve ... #orthopedics #neurology
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
Nerve Tension Test ... for Median Nerve Peripheral ... forearm supination → wrist ... #Peripheral #Nerve ... #orthopedics #neurology
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
include a: • Neurologic ... tympanic membrane • Neurologic ... examination: ○ Cranial ... stroke may affect cranial ... Labyrinthitis ○ Epstein-Barr
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
blinks to threat Cranial ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... Arms extended; wrists ... from the body; wrists ... #PhysicalExam #neurology