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Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
The median nerve ... middle finger. 2) Ask ... #Positive #Abnormal ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #PhysicalExam
Marcus Gunn Phenomenon - Jaw Winking Syndrome

Jaw-winking syndrome is thought to be caused by abnormal innervation
- Jaw Winking Syndrome ... to be caused by abnormal ... the trigeminal nerve ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam
Causes of Neuromuscular Weakness
 • Spinal Cord: Demyelinating Disease (MS), Epidural abscess, Infarction, Syringomyelia, Tetanus, Transverse
Demyelinating Disease (MS ... Myelitis, Trauma, Tumor ... • Motor Nerves ... Guillain-Barre syndrome ... heavy metals), Critical
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Unresponsive wakefulness syndrome ... • Locked-in syndrome ... threat Cranial Nerves ... myoclonic movements, tremors ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Orbicularis Reflex in an Alzheimer's Patient on Physical Exam

Alzheimer's is a degenerative, progressive and irreversible disease.
examination is usually normal ... present in the video ... The nerves involved ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #neurology
Orbital Apex Syndrome secondary to Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO)

This 81 yo male was referred to our
Orbital Apex Syndrome ... findings included abnormal ... Ophthalmicus #HZO #clinical ... #video #ophthalmology ... #physicalexam #neurology
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
meningococcal, H1N1) Clinical ... Guillain-Barre Clinical ... Decreased / Absent Reflexes ... CSF PROTEIN - NORMAL ... management #treatment #neurology
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Use of ototoxic medications ... Rinne Test: • Normal ... adults ○ Ototoxic medications ... II ○ Susac’s syndrome ... Noise trauma ○ MS
Inverted Supinator Test

Useful for identifying a lesion at the C5-C6 spinal cord level.  Tapping the
An abnormal response ... Video by Mujtaba ... #neurology #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #orthopedics #msk
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... transplantation CLINICAL ... depressed deep tendon reflexes ... specific therapy, the clinician ... Guillain #Barre #Syndrome