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Neuro Upper Extremity

Terms in this set (7)

Roos test AKA EAST
1. ischemic pain, heaviness of the arms, or numbness and tingling in the hand
2. Thoracic Outlet syndrome on the side involved (evans most accurate)
Adson Test AKA Scalene maneuver
1. Pain and/or paresthesia, decreased or absent pulse amplitude, pallor
2. compression of neurovascular bundle by scalenus anticus or cervical rib
Halstead Maneuver
1. Pain and/or paresthesia, decreased or absent pulse amplitude, pallor
2. Compression of the neurovascular bundle by scalenus anticus or cervical rib
Eden Test aka Costoclavicular maneuver
1. Pain and/or paresthesia, decreased or absent pulse amplitude, pallor
2. compression of the neurovascular bundle between clavicle and first rib
Wright test AKA Hyperabduction test
1. Pain and/or paresthesia, decreased or absent pulse amplitude, pallor
2. Compression of the axillary artery by pectoralis minior or coracoid process. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Tinel Elbow
1. Pain and/or tenderness at the site being tapped and paresthesia in the ulnar nerve distribution area, fingers 4,5.
2. neuroma of the ulnar nerve
Fromet Paper sign
1. Patient is seen to flex the thumb thereby recruiting the median nerve to compensate for apparent weakness.
2. Ulnar nerve paralysis (weakness or palsy of the adductor pollicus muscle)
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