Overview
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Learn how to conduct a comprehensive upper limb neurological examination in this 36-minute instructional video. Follow Professor Zach Murphy as he demonstrates the proper techniques on a patient, covering essential components such as wrist and finger extension, abduction, thumb opposition, reflex testing, and sensory assessments. Explore various neurological tests including temperature sensation, light touch, vibration, position sense, stereognosis, and graphesthesia. Understand how to identify signs of stroke, neglect, and cerebellar dysfunction through finger-to-nose tests, rapid alternating movements, and cerebellar drift evaluations. Gain valuable insights into interpreting exam findings and recognizing neurological abnormalities in the upper limb.
Syllabus
Intro
Upper Limb Neuro Exam
Wrist Extension
Finger Extension
Abduction
Thumb Abduction
Opposition
Reflexes
Hyporeflexia
Reflex
Sensation
Temperature
Light Touch
Vibration
Position Sense
Stereognosis
Graphistisia
Extinction
Stroke
Neglecting Left Side
Review
Finger to Nose
Rate Rhythm
Intention tremors
Rapid alternating movements
Dysditokinesis
Cerebellar Drift
Recap
Outro
Taught by
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