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Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
reflex found in newborn ... face is turned to one ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #Neurology #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Normal
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Spinal Cord Disorders ... • Symptoms and signs ... decreased muscle tone ... myelopathy - Vit B12 ... #diagnosis #neurology
Plantar Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect of the
Plantar Reflex on Newborn ... extension of the great toe ... sign” is normal ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Non-neuromuscular disorder ... of the spinal cord ... endocrine: Vitamin B12 ... Lack of UMN/LMN signs ... • Inflammatory disorders
Primitive Suck, Rooting Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect
extension of the great toe ... going toes or “Babinski ... sign” is normal ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Recurrent Falls Core ... e.g., diabetic, B12 ... ) - Spinal cord ... positive Romberg sign ... #Neurology