Neurological Examination | Neurology and Neurosurgery

Examining the Sensory System

Byepsuadmin August 25, 2014July 3, 2015

Subtitles in English for this video can be displayed by clicking on (first button on the bottom right hand corner of the video).

Examining the Spinothalamic Tract of the Upper Limbs

Examining the Posterior Column Pathway of the Upper Limbs

Examining the Spinothalamic Tract of the Lower Limbs

Examining the Posterior Column Pathway of the Lower Limbs

Testing Proprioception of the Lower Limbs

Testing Vibration Sense of the Lower Limbs

Determining the Sensory Level

Rhomberg’s Test

Introduction | Neurological Examination | Neurology and Neurosurgery

Introduction to the Neurological Examination

Byepsuadmin August 25, 2014July 6, 2015

The neurological examination is an important skill to acquire for all medical students. If performed correctly, it can help tremendously to narrow down the differential diagnoses which would subsequently guide investigations and management plan. One important aspect of the neurological examination is to help localise the lesion. For example, in patients presenting with unilateral limb…

Central Nervous System Infections | Neuro-imaging

Toxoplasmosis

Byepsuadmin August 21, 2014June 14, 2015

The set of cranial MRI (coronal cuts) shown here are from a patient presenting with fever and confusion. Multiple, ring-enhancing nodular lesions are noted in the FLAIR sequence (Figures 1 and 2) as well as in the T1W imaging with contrast (Figures 3 and 4). Serology was positive for toxoplasma and the patient was tested…

Neuro-ophthalmology | Neurological Signs

Horizontal Nystagmus

Byepsuadmin August 20, 2014June 14, 2015

In the first video, the patient has both horizontal nystagmus and vertical “down-beat” nystagmus. In the second video, the patient has a torsional nystagmus when looking to her right hand side. Discussion of the sign Nystagmus is defined as a rhythmic oscillation of the eyes. It usually consists of a slow drifting phase in one direction and a…

Neurology and Neurosurgery

Neurosurgical Procedures

Bymbbs March 15, 2001October 7, 2024

This is a collection of curated and illustrated 5-minute videos demonstrating common neurosurgical procedures performed by the Division of Neurosurgery. The aim is to stimulate interest, share the knowledge, and provide an opportunity for undergraduate medical students to have a taste of Neurosurgery in Action. We will include general and basic procedures in the beginning,…

Cerebellar Signs | Neurological Signs

Ataxic Wide-based Gait

Byepsuadmin August 20, 2014June 15, 2022

The gait is wide-based and the patient requires assistance from the physician for stabilization. The patient cannot turn within one or two steps but requires multiple steps. The physician then asks the patient to perform tandem-walking at the end of the video but the patient is unable to do so due to severe instability. The…

Neuromuscular Disorders

Dermatomyositis

Byepsuadmin August 19, 2014June 15, 2022

This patient presented with a few week history of progressive weakness affecting the four limbs associated with muscle pain. He found it increasingly difficult to lift up his arms to above his shoulder level and also to climb stairs. There was in addition unintentional weight loss of 20 pounds (baseline of 180 pounds) during the…