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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
Left Wrist Drop - Radial Nerve Palsy on Physical Examination

Left hand drop due to compression of
Left Wrist Drop ... - Radial Nerve Palsy ... trauma_modern #Wrist ... orthopedics #msk #sports ... #neurology
Inverted Supinator Test

Useful for identifying a lesion at the C5-C6 spinal cord level.  Tapping the
Inverted Supinator Test ... side of the wrist ... Inverted #Supinator #Test ... #Reflex #neurology ... orthopedics #msk #sports
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
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

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

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
for Median Nerve Peripheral ... forearm supination → wrist ... #Peripheral #Nerve ... #physicalexam #sports ... #orthopedics #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
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 ... findings BPPV • Short-lived ... or supine roll test
Watson's Test for Scapholunate Instability

1) The examiner places a thumb over the scaphoid tubercle, applying dorsal
Watson's Test for ... pressure. 2) The wrist ... from ulnar to radial ... #Instability #wrist ... #orthopedics #sports