A neuroskeletal-muscular examination is done to evaluate neck pain. As with all physical examinations, it begins with inspection and palpation. A cursory examination is performed to identify ...

The patient is febrile with worsening left-sided weakness and acute change in consciousness as described, with no recent headaches, visual changes, speech difficulties, or confusion before the acute ...

Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of intrathecal baclofen (ITB) for upper extremity spastic hypertonia in tetraplegia of spinal origin. Setting: University of Alabama at Birmingham hospital.

The subacute progression of weakness, presence of both upper and lower motor-neuron signs, and EMG findings supported the diagnosis of ALS. However, lack of upper-extremity weakness and/or atrophy, ...