Arm Exam

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Observe:

  1. Face
    • hemiplegia
    • nystagmus
    • wasting
    • Parkinson's
    • Horner's
  2. Neck
    • Pseudoxanthoma elasticum
    • lymph nodes
  3. Elbows
    • Psoriasis
    • Rheumatoid nodules
    • Scars
    • Deformity
  4. Tremor
  5. Hands (nails, joints, skin)
  6. Muscle bulk
  7. Fasciculation


Test:

  1. Tone
  2. Arms out in front
    • winging
    • myelopathy hand sign (passive abduction of little finger
    • sensory wandering
  3. Power
    • Arms out to the side - C5 deltoid
    • Bend your elbows - C5,6 biceps
    • Push out straight - C7 triceps
    • Squeeze my fingers - C8, T1 
    • Hold fingers out straight - C7, Radial nerve
    • Spread fingers apart - Ulnar nerve (DAB)
    • Piece of paper between fingers - Ulnar nerve (PAD)
    • Thumb at ceiling - Median nerve
    • Opposition - Median nerve
  4. Co-ordination
    • Rapid alternate motion
    • finger -> nose
  5. Reflexes
    • Biceps (C5,6)
    • Triceps (C7,8)
    • Supinator (C5,6)
    • Finger (C8)
  6. Sensation