Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Radial Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Radial nerve is the nerve of elbow, wrist and digital extension.
elbow, wrist and ... and elbow joints ... β€’ Thus a PIN ... (or PIN) palsy ... Anatomy #diagnosis #neurology
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension β†’
Test (Upper-Limb ... Neurodynamic Tests ... Neuropathy Elbow ... forearm supination β†’ wrist ... #orthopedics #neurology
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Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction β†’
Median Nerve Tension ... Test (Upper-Limb ... forearm supination β†’ wrist ... external rotation β†’ elbow ... #orthopedics #neurology
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Ulnar Fovea Sign Test for Fovea Disruption

Useful for patients with pain along the ulnar aspect of
Ulnar Fovea Sign Test ... patients with pain ... examiner with the elbow ... The elbow is in ... if pain is elicited
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Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 β€’ Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 β€’ Adduction - C6, C7,
- C6, C7, C8 Elbow ... Pronation - C7, C8 Wrist ... Wrist drop - Occurs ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology
Rock Paper Scissors - Assessment of Nerve Damage in Upper Limb Injuries
Rock - Median Nerve
 β€’
Assessment of Nerve ... Rock - Median Nerve ... β€’ Extension of wrist ... adduction) OK Sign - AIN ... UpperExtremities #diagnosis #neurology
Cozen's Test for Lateral Epicondylitis

Cozen's test assesses for lateral epicondylitis. Lateral elbow pain with resisted wrist
Cozen's Test for ... Lateral elbow pain ... with resisted wrist ... is a positive test ... Epicondylitis #elbow
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Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... carpal tunnel syndrome ... Fully flex wrists ... Reproduction of pain ... #Wrist #PhysicalExam
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Cozen's Test for Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

The examiner should stabilize the elbow with patient's forearm fully
Cozen's Test for ... Lateral elbow pain ... with resisted wrist ... is a positive test ... #Cozens #Test #Lateral
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Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... carpal tunnel syndrome ... Fully flex wrists ... Reproduction of pain ... #Wrist #PhysicalExam
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