In this video, Dr Oscar Brumby-Rendell takes us through a comprehensive brachial plexus examination.
The aim of this video is to demonstrate a systematic approach to an examination, typically injured from a tractional type industry, lateral to the roots of the neck, or a high traumatic scenario like a car accident.
We will also go over the myotomes and dermatomes of the cervical spine which is more commonly a spinal injury assessment, which is performed rapidly.
Specific equipment for this examination includes a tendon hammer to elicit the tendon reflexes whilst performing the examination.
Timestamps:
01:38 Look
03:19 Direct Testing of the Nerves of the Brachial Plexus
06:44 Divisions of the Brachial Plexus
07:05 Examination of the Lateral Cord
09:23 Examination of the Posterior Cord
12:17 Examination of the Medial Cord
14:44 Further Examinations of Specific Nerves
15:38 Dedicated Cervical Nerve Root Exam - ASIA
18:53 Test the Reflexes
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