Assessment of paraesthesias

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Assessment of paraesthesias

Ascending sensory pathways of the spinal cord. The dorsal column system and spinothalamic tract are the major ascending pathways that connect the periphery with the brain.

Betts JG, Young KA, Wise JA et al.Anatomy and physiology. Houston, TX:OpenStax; 2013 (CC BY4.0 - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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Assessment of paraesthesias

Central nervous system and non-neurological causes of paraesthesias according to the pattern and level of the lesion

Created by BMJ Knowledge Centre using information from Dr Caroline M. Klein

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Assessment of paraesthesias

Axial T2-weighted MRI with broad-based lumbar disc herniation predominantly towards the right side

From the collection of Alexios G. Carayannopoulos, Lahey Clinic; used with permission

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A single level of spinal cord compression with T2 changes, on cervical sagittal T2 sequence in the presence of symptomatic cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM)

From the collection of Professor Dennis Turner, Duke University Medical Center; used with permission

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Assessment of paraesthesias

Sagittal T2-weighted MRI showing MS-related myelitis lesion

From the collection of Dean M. Wingerchuk, Mayo Clinic; used with permission

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Sagittal FLAIR images with typical MS lesions

From the collection of Lael A. Stone, Cleveland Clinic Foundation; used with permission

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Peripheral nervous system causes of paraesthesias according to the pattern and level of the lesion

Created by BMJ Knowledge Centre using information from Dr Caroline M. Klein

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Assessment of paraesthesias

Nerve conduction testing of the lower leg

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Videos

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  Diagnostic lumbar puncture in adults: animated demonstration

  How to perform a diagnostic lumbar puncture in adults. Includes a discussion of patient positioning, choice of needle, and measurement of opening and closing pressure.