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Causes of Neuromuscular Weakness
 • Spinal Cord: Demyelinating Disease (MS), Epidural abscess, Infarction, Syringomyelia, Tetanus, Transverse
Demyelinating Disease (MS ... : ALS, Cervical ... Poliomyelitis, Guillain-Barre ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology
Bell's palsy
There are many different causes of Facial Nerve Palsy. However, the commonest
cause of unilateral facial
of Facial Nerve ... variety known as ... Loss of Corneal Reflex ... #Bells #Palsy #Neurology ... Signs #Symptoms #Diagnosis
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Clinical Features ... Can begin in arms ... Decreased / Absent Reflexes ... : Arms or legs ... management #treatment #neurology
Left Wrist Drop - Radial Nerve Palsy on Physical Examination

Left hand drop due to compression of
in this case, due ... affected limb, also ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #orthopedics ... #msk #sports #neurology
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
this specific case ... The median nerve ... acts both as an ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
Orbicularis Reflex in an Alzheimer's Patient on Physical Exam

Alzheimer's is a degenerative, progressive and irreversible disease.
time, and can cause ... be found, such as ... The nerves involved ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #neurology
Ulnar Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Ulnar nerve is the nerve of hand power and control. It
of the inner arm ... branches in the arm ... When clinically ... #Anatomy #diagnosis ... #neurology #orthopedics
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
grip weakness caused ... #Palsy #clinical ... #video #neurology ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... Incidence: 1 to 2 cases ... transplantation CLINICAL ... depressed deep tendon reflexes ... #management #neurology
Radial Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Radial nerve is the nerve of elbow, wrist and digital extension.
the back of the arm ... When clinically ... • As a degenerative ... #Anatomy #diagnosis ... #neurology #orthopedics