In this episode, released for Advanced Clinical Practice week, ACP Lucy Harris takes us through Lower Limb Neurological Examination. As ever, there are some mnemonics:
The order of examination:
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Inspection
Tone
Power
Co-Ordination
Sensation
Reflexes
Function
For inspection remember the mnemonic ‘SWIFT’:
Scars
Wasting
Involuntary Movements
Fasciculations
Tremor
You can find the blog for this episode at https://www.takeaurally.com/early-clinical-experience/2020/11/10/lower-limb-neurological-examination
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