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
- BWH Medicine Chiefs @BrighamChiefs
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