Pronator Drift Testing for Stroke
Subtle extensor weakness - Sign of Upper motor neuron lesion
In detecting CT/MRI abnormality in patient with normal exam:
 • Sensitivity 92%, Specificity 90%
 • LR+ 9.2, LR- 0.09
Best test characteristics when performed for 45 seconds

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Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD · 4 years ago
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