Upper Limb Dermatome Testing for Cervical Radiculopathy - Sensory Testing
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In today's video we go over Upper Limb Dermatome Testing for Cervical Radiculopathy - Sensory Testing.
Dive into the intricacies of upper extremity dermatomal testing for cervical radiculopathy in this comprehensive video. Understand how dermatomal testing aids in diagnosis and level localization for potential cervical radicular issues. Discover why only 62% of surgical patients showcased a typical dermatomal pattern, unraveling the clinical significance and limitations of this diagnostic tool. Learn the delicate cotton ball technique for assessing sensation and explore assessment points for C5-T1 dermatomes.
- 00:00 - Intro
- 00:11 - What is Dermatomal Testing
- 00:49 - C5 Dermatome testing
- 01:11 - C6 Dermatome testing
- 01:15 - C7 Dermatome testing
- 01:20 - C8 Dermatome testing
- 01:28 - T1 Dermatome testing
- 01:31 - Conclusion
Special test expert...
- Dan Pope DPT,OCS,CSCS
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- FPF Mini Course - 7 Reasons Why Injuries Happen in the Gym and What to do About it
- Diagnosing Cervical Radiculopathy: Special Tests & Clinical Insights | Clinical Examination
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References:
- Hong CG, Nam WD. Reliability and Diagnostic Accuracy of Standard Dermatomes and Myotomes for Determining the Pathologic Level in Surgically Verified Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy. Neurospine. 2022 Dec;19(4):1006-1012. doi: 10.14245/ns.2244194.097. Epub 2022 Dec 31. PMID: 36597659; PMCID: PMC9816603.