Motor Neuron Disease
Motor Neuron Disease OBJECTIVES To review the differential diagnosis of slowly progressive asymmetric lower extremity weakness. To list the basic diagnostic workup for patients with suspected motor neuron disease. To…
Foot Drop: History of Arthroscopic Surgery
Foot Drop: History of Arthroscopic Surgery OBJECTIVES To review the clinical presentation of a lower motor neuron type of foot drop. To discuss the most common etiologies of foot drop….
Femoral Neuropathy
Femoral Neuropathy OBJECTIVES To describe the normal anatomy of the femoral nerve. To list pathological conditions causing femoral neuropathy. To describe an unusual cause of femoral neuropathy. VIGNETTE Following thoracolumbar…
L5 Radiculopathy (Disc Herniation)
L5 Radiculopathy (Disc Herniation) OBJECTIVES To review risk factors for lumbar disc herniations. To review the clinical presentation of lumbar radiculopathies. To discuss the most common etiologies of lumbar radiculopathy….
Polyneuropathy/Sensory Neuronopathy
Polyneuropathy/Sensory Neuronopathy OBJECTIVES To review the differential diagnosis of progressive sensory neuronopathy. To list empirical treatment options for immune-mediated peripheral neuropathy. To summarize treatment options for chronic neuropathic pain. VIGNETTE…
Brachial Plexopathy (Parsonage-Turner Syndrome)
Brachial Plexopathy (Parsonage-Turner Syndrome) OBJECTIVES To review pertinent applied anatomy of the brachial plexus. To analyze most common etiologies of brachial plexopathies. To review current ancillary evaluation techniques of brachial…
Hypoglossal Nerve Palsy
Hypoglossal Nerve Palsy OBJECTIVES To name the location of the hypoglossal nucleus. To name the most common signs and symptoms of hypoglossal nerve palsy. To name the most common causes…
Peripheral Facial Nerve Palsy
Peripheral Facial Nerve Palsy OBJECTIVES To name the most common symptoms of facial nerve palsy. To name the distinguishing characteristics of an upper motor neuron and a lower motor neuron…
Combined Median and Ulnar Neuropathy
Combined Median and Ulnar Neuropathy OBJECTIVES To identify localizing features when dual neuropathy is present. To name the most useful clinical tests that distinguish ulnar from median neuropathy. To emphasize…
Ulnar Neuropathy at the Elbow
Ulnar Neuropathy at the Elbow OBJECTIVES To name the most common symptoms of an ulnar neuropathy. To name the most useful diagnostic test to confirm an ulnar neuropathy. To name…
