ABSTRACT
Abstract 2
1. Introduction 2
2. Layer 1: Localization to the Peripheral Nervous System 3
3. Layer 2: Localization Within the Peripheral Nervous System 4
3.1. Radicular Pattern 4
3.2. Plexus Pattern 4
3.3. Mononeuropathy Pattern 5
3.4. Peripheral Neuropathy Pattern 5
4. Layer 3: What is the Time Course? 6
5. Layer 4: Which Nerve Fibers are Involved? 6
5.1. Symptoms 7
5.2. Signs 7
5.2.1. Touch Stimuli 8
5.2.2. Vibration Stimuli 8
5.2.3. Sharp Stimuli 8
5.2.4. Position Sense 8
5.2.5. Deep Tendon Reflexes 8
5.2.6. Motor Signs 9
5.2.7. Orthopedic Signs 9
5.2.8. Other Signs 10
5.2.9. Autonomic System Signs 10
6. Layer 5: What is the Primary Pathology? 10
7. Localization Summary 10
8. Layer 6: What are the Other Pertinent Features? 11
8.1. Medical History 11
8.2. Medications and Other Compounds 11
8.3. Family History 11
9. Layer 7: What are Pertinent Epidemiologic Factors? 12
10. Summary 12
References 12
ABSTRACT
Neurologic diagnosis can be challenging, particularly for disorders of peripheral nerve.
