Special Tests for Neurologic Examination Book

Contents

Dedication Acknowledgments About the Author About the Contributor Preface Foreword by John M. Hauth, EdD, ATC

Introduction

Section One: Head
Chapter 1: Cranial Nerve Assessment Cranial Nerve I: Olfactory Nerve Cranial Nerve II: Optic Nerve Cranial Nerve III: Oculomotor Nerve Cranial Nerve IV: Trochlear Nerve Cranial Nerve V: Trigeminal Nerve Cranial Nerve VI: Abducens Nerve Cranial Nerve VII: Facial Nerve Cranial Nerve VIII: Acoustic Nerve Cranial Nerve IX: Glossopharyngeal Nerve Cranial Nerve X: Vagus Nerve Cranial Nerve XI: Spinal Accessory Nerve Cranial Nerve XII: Hypoglossal Nerve

Chapter 2: Concussion Grading Scales/Coma Scales Jill A. Manners, MS, LAT, ATC

Glasgow Coma Scale Rancho Levels of Cognitive Functioning Levels of Consciousness Galveston Orientation and Amnesia Test (GOAT)
American Academy of Neurology Grading Scale Cantu Concussion Grading Guidelines Colorado Medical Society Concussion Rating Guidelines Torg Concussion Grading Guidelines University of North Carolina Concussion Grading Scale

Chapter 3: Concussion Testing Jill A. Manners, MS, LAT, ATC

Romberg Test Tandem Test Finger-to-Nose Test Proprioceptive Finger-to-Nose Test Serial Seven Test Past-Pointing Test Neurological Control Test—Upper Extremity Neurological Control Test—Lower Extremity Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) Test

Chapter 4: Neuropsychological Tests Computerized Assessments ImPACT HeadMinder CogSport Pencil-and-Paper Tests Standard Assessment of Concussion (SAC) Test Trail Making Test Symbol Digit Modalities Test Stroop Color and Word Test

Chapter 5: Special Tests for Central Nervous System Involvement Hoffmann’s Sign Babinski’s Test Oppenheim’s Test Chvostek’s Sign Weber Test Rinne Test Clonus Decerebrate Posturing Decorticate Posturing

Section Two: Cervical Spine
Chapter 6: Dermatome Testing Sensory Testing: Light Touch Sensory Testing: Sharp-Dull Sensory Testing: Temperature Sensory Testing: Two-Point Discrimination

Chapter 7: Myotome Testing C1 and C2 Myotome Test C3 Myotome Test C4 Myotome Test C5 Myotome Test C5/C6 Myotome Test: Elbow Flexion C6 Myotome Test: Wrist Extension C7 Myotome Test: Elbow Extension C7 Myotome Test: Wrist Flexion C7 Myotome Test: Finger Extension C8 Myotome Test: Finger Flexion C8 Myotome Test: Thumb Flexion C8 Myotome Test: Thumb Extension T1 Myotome Test: Finger Abduction T1 Myotome Test: Finger Adduction

Chapter 8: Reflex Testing Biceps Brachii Reflex (C5 Nerve Root) Testing Brachioradialis Reflex (C6 Nerve Root) Testing Triceps Reflex (C7 Nerve Root) Testing Chapter 9: Special Tests for the Cervical Spine Brachial Plexus Traction Test Upper Limb Tension Test (ULTT) 1: Median Nerve Bias ULTT 2: Median, Musculocutaneous, and Axillary Nerve Bias ULTT 3: Radial Nerve Bias ULTT 4: Ulnar Nerve Bias Shoulder Abduction Test Cervical Compression Test Spurling’s Test Cervical Distraction Test Swallowing Test Tinel’s Sign Valsalva’s Maneuver

Section Three: Thoracic Spine
Chapter 10. Dermatome Testing Chapter 11. Myotome Testing

Section Four: Lumbar Spine
Chapter 12. Dermatome Testing

Chapter 13: Myotome Testing L1 and L2 Myotome Test L3 Myotome Test L4 Myotome Test: Ankle Dorsiflexion L4 Myotome Test: Ankle Inversion L5 Myotome Test S1 Myotome Test: Ankle Plantarflexion S1 Myotome Test: Ankle Eversion S2 Myotome Test

Chapter 14: Reflex Testing Patellar Tendon Reflex (L4 Nerve Root) Testing Achilles Tendon Reflex (S1 Nerve Root) Testing

Chapter 15: Special Tests for the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Beevor’s Sign Milgram’s Test Brudzinski’s Sign Kernig’s Test Straight Leg Raise Test Well Straight Leg Raise Test Quadrant Test Slump Test Bowstring Test Tension Sign Sitting Root Test Prone Knee Bending Test Valsalva’s Maneuver

Section Five: Upper Extremity
Chapter 16: Peripheral Nerve Pathology of the Upper Extremity Axillary Nerve Long Thoracic Nerve Injury Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Cubital Fossa Syndrome Radial Tunnel Syndrome/Supinator Syndrome Pronator Teres Syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Tunnel of Guyon Syndrome Drop Wrist Deformity Ape Hand Deformity Bishop’s Hand Deformity Claw Hand Deformity

Chapter 17: Special Tests for the Upper Extremity Adson’s Test Allen’s Test Military Brace Position Hyperabduction Syndrome Test Halstead’s Maneuver Roo’s Test Tinel’s Sign at the Elbow Elbow Flexion Test Pronator Teres Syndrome Test Wartenberg’s Sign Phalen’s Test Reverse Phalen’s Test Tinel’s Sign at the Wrist Carpal Compression Test Pinch Grip Test Froment’s Sign Egawa’s Sign Wrinkle Test Ninhydrin Test Weber’s Two-Point Discrimination Test

Section Six: Lower Extremity
Chapter 18: Peripheral Nerve Pathology of the Lower Extremity Morton’s Neuroma Common Fibular Nerve Injury Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Anterior Compartment Syndrome Piriformis Syndrome Meralgia Paresthetica Ilioinguinal Nerve Entrapment Chapter 19: Special Tests for the Lower Extremity Tinel’s Sign for Tarsal Tunnel Pencil Test Interdigital Neuroma Test Duchenne Test Piriformis Test Yeoman’s Test Femoral Nerve Traction Test

Index