A Must Know Neurologic Examination Concept

from NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy · host Kyle Rice

Elena presents with significant muscle atrophy in the lower extremities, fasciculations of the gastrocnemius, and a 1+ Achilles tendon reflex. During gait, the patient demonstrates a "slapping" foot strike. These signs are MOST indicative of: A) A lesion in the corticospinal tractB) An injury to the cerebellumC) Compression of the posterior columns D) A lesion in the anterior horn cellsJoin the FREE Facebook Group: www.nptegroup.com

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