1 Minute Neuro Hand Examination - "Check your Six" Mnemonic

A simple way to test the peripheral nerve function of the hand.  Ask your patient to give you:

1) A 3 finger boy scout salute (three finger salute- median/ulnar)
2) OK sign (anterior interosseous)
3, 4, 5) then play "Rock (median), Paper (radial), Scissors (Ulnar)"
6) Sign off with a Thumbs up (radial)

by Dr. Boby Varkey Maramattom @bobvarkey

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Boby Varkey Maramattom @bobvarkey · 2 years ago
Lead consultant Neurologist, Aster Medcity, Kochi, India. Internal medicine faculty Royal college of UK https://twitter.com/bobvarkey
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