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Bell's Phenomenon on Physical Exam

Carles Bell realized that when trying to close the eye on the
Bell's Phenomenon ... Exam Carles Bell ... same side of the peripheral ... facial paralysis ... ophthalmology #neurology
Types of Facial Paralysis - Peripheral vs Central Lesions

Facial weakness or paralysis may result either from
Paralysis - Peripheral ... exemplified here by a Bell's ... Nerve #Paralysis #Bells ... #Palsy #Neurology ... GrepMed Recommended Text
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
Causes of Facial Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Forehead Sparing = Central cause
  - Most commonly
Causes of Facial ... Forehead involved = Peripheral ... - Unilateral: Bell's ... @AnnKumfer #Facial ... Algorithm #Causes #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
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
Bell's Phenomenon

Sign of peripheral facial paralysis manifested by eye movement up and out of the eyeball,
Bell's Phenomenon ... Sign of peripheral ... facial paralysis ... the eyelid #Bells ... #physicalexam #neurology