Scratch Collapse Test
The Scratch Collapse Test (SCT) represents an innovative diagnostic technique in identifying nerve compression syndromes. First described by…
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Neurological Examination
Neurological Examination contains all special test used to evaluate the nervous system, sensory and motor responses, especially reflexes.
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The Rule of Nine Test for Pronator Syndrome
The Rule of Nine Test is a specialized clinical examination technique used to diagnose pronator syndrome, a condition…
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Tinel Test Overview
Tinel Test is used to evaluate nerve injuries, neuromas, and compression especially carpal tunnel syndrome.
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Deep Tendon Reflex Testing
Deep tendon reflex testing, myotatic reflexes, provide information about the integrity of the cervical and lumbar nerve roots.
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Brachioradialis Reflex Test
Tapping just above the styloid process of the radius with the forearm in semiflexion and semipronation causes flexion…
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Biceps Reflex Test
The patient is position in sitting looking away from the tested side, while the examiner stands to the…
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Triceps Reflex Test
The triceps reflex provides valuable information about the integrity of the C7-C8 nerve roots and corresponding spinal cord…
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Tibialis Posterior Reflex
The tibialis posterior reflex is evaluated in the seated patient. The examiner holds the patient’s foot in a…
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Medial Hamstring Reflex
The Medial hamstring reflex is mediated by tibial portion of the sciatic nerve, primarily by the L5 nerve…
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Achilles Reflex Test
The Achilles Tendon Reflex or ankle jerk is obtained by striking the Achilles tendon just above its insertion…
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Biceps Femoris Reflex
With the patient sitting, recumbent, or lying on the opposite side and the knee moderately flexed, the examiner’s…
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Tests for Proprioception
Proprioception, often referred to as the "sixth sense," is our body's ability to perceive its own position in…
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