Heel-to-Shin Test: Procedure, Interpretation, and Clinical Significance
The heel-to-shin test involves smoothly sliding one heel down the opposite shin while supine, assessing lower limb coordination, proprioception, and c...
By Alex
Category: Neurology
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Areston (Betahistine): Uses, Side Effects, and Exercise Implications
Areston (Betahistine) is primarily used to treat symptoms of Meniere's disease, such as vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss, by improving inner ear bl...
By Jordan
Positive Elbow Flexion Test: Purpose, Performance, and Interpretation
A positive elbow flexion test indicates the reproduction of ulnar nerve compression symptoms like numbness, tingling, or pain in the little and ring f...
By Jordan
Knee Jerk Reflex: Patellar Ligament, Neurological Pathway, and Clinical Significance
The knee jerk reflex, or patellar reflex, is initiated when the patellar ligament is tapped, stretching the quadriceps femoris muscle and causing a ra...
By Jordan
Knee Nerve Damage: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Knee nerve damage (neuropathy) stems from diverse causes like traumatic injuries, chronic compression, systemic medical conditions, and surgical compl...
By Jordan
Hand Coordination Tests: Types, Purpose, and Improvement Strategies
Hand coordination tests are clinical assessments evaluating fine motor control, dexterity, and neuromuscular function of the upper limbs to identify n...
By Hart
Claw Hand and Ape Thumb Deformity: Differences, Causes, and Functional Impact
Claw hand results from ulnar nerve damage, causing hyperextension of the 4th and 5th MCP joints, while ape thumb deformity is due to median nerve dama...
By Alex
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Understanding CTS Diagnosis with EMG and NCS
In electromyography (EMG), CTS refers to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, a common neurological condition involving median nerve compression at the wrist, whic...
By Alex
TMJ Disorders: When a Neurologist Treats Jaw Pain, Headaches, and Facial Nerve Issues
A neurologist treats TMJ by diagnosing and managing neurological symptoms like severe headaches, facial nerve pain, or dizziness that contribute to or...
By Hart
