Category:Neurology 1 (POTE course)
The "A" topics concern the physical examination, the "B" topics the theoretical background of the physical examination, and the "C" topics theory from the lectures. Much of the information gathered is taken from Dr. Norbert Kovács’ document titled “Neurological physical examination” found here.
Pages in category "Neurology 1 (POTE course)"
The following 34 pages are in this category, out of 34 total.
A
- A0. Example of a negative neurological status
- A1. Examination of the skull, spine, and meningeal signs
- A2. Examination of first and second cranial nerves (smell sensation, vision)
- A3. Examination of ocular movements (cranial nerves III, IV and VI)
- A4. Examination of the trigeminal nerve
- A5. Examination of the facial nerve. Types of facial palsy.
- A6. Examinations in case of vertigo (n. VIII, central vs. peripheral vestibular lesions)
- A7. Dix-Hallpike and Halmágyi-manoeuvre, alternation cover test and Epley – reposition manoeuvre
- A8. Examination of nerves IX, X, XI and XII
- A9. Examination of deep tendon reflexes
- A10. Examination of the pyramidal signs
- A11. Examination of the muscle tone and strength. Signs of central vs. peripheral lesion
- A12. Examination of Parkinsonism (muscle tone, hypo- and bradykinesia, alternating movements, gait, postural instability)
- A13. Examination of the cerebellar symptoms
- A14. Examination of the sensation
- A15. Examination of the limb- and trunk ataxia
- A16. Examination of the speech and the main types of disturbances
- A17. Examination of the unconscious patient
- A18. Examination of the patient after a short-time loss of consciousness
- A19. Examination of the patient with dementia
- A20. Examination of the confused patient
B
- B21. Typical symptoms of peripheral and central lesions
- B22. Symptoms of nuclear and supranuclear lesions
- B23. Symptoms of anterior-territory stroke
- B24. Symptoms of posterior-territory stroke
- B25. Symptoms of brainstem alternating syndromes (Weber’s and Wallenberg’s syndrome)
- B26. Symptoms of dissociative sensory loss
- B27. Types of visual field defects
- B28. Types of gaze palsies: nuclear and supranuclear gaze palsy, internuclear ophthalmoplegia
- B29. Symptoms of peripheral and central facial palsy
- B30. Characteristic appearance of harmonic and disharmonic vestibular syndromes
- B31. Pyramidal signs and assessment
- B32. Alterations of muscle tone, types, and clinical appearance
- B33. Pathological tremors, types, and examinations