October 3, 2024

Neurological examination is an essence of clinical examinations which is discussed in the following headings discussed below.

neurological examination

The purpose of the study is:

  • To identify the type of deficit
  • To identify the extent of the deficit
  • Level of neurological injury
  • Correlation with bony lesion
  • Plane of compression
    • Extradural
    • Intradural
    • Intramedullary
    • Extramedullary

The pattern of neurological examination:-

Higher Mental function

Cranial Nerve Examination

Cerebellar Examination

Motor system

Sensory System

Bowel/Bladder Habit