Brachial plexus stretch test

The brachial plexus pull test is also called the upper limb pull test. The patient is seated and the head is slightly flexed. The examiner stands on the side of the patient's examination. One hand pushes the head to the opposite side, and the other hand holds the side wrist for relative traction. At this time, the brachial plexus is pulled, and if the affected limb has radiation pain. , numbness, is positive, more common in patients with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy. If the affected limb has radiation pain and numbness during the examination, the inspector should be informed in time so that the inspector can adjust the strength in time to prevent strain. The action should be light, the force is too strong, and the two sides are compared. Basic Information Specialist classification: neurological examination classification: neuroelectrophysiology Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Tips: The patient relaxes the hand muscles before the examination. Normal value When the brachial plexus is pulled, the upper limb has no pain and numbness. Clinical significance Abnormal results: brachial plexus is pulled, if the affected limb has radiation pain, numbness is neuropathic cervical spondylosis. People who need to be examined: patients with cervical spondylosis. Precautions Contraindications before examination: Relax your hand muscles before examination. Requirements for inspection: If the affected limb has radiation pain and numbness during the examination, the inspector should be informed in time so that the inspector can adjust the strength in time to prevent strain. The action should be light, the force is too strong, and the two sides are compared. Inspection process The patient is seated and the head is slightly flexed. The examiner stands on the side of the patient's examination. One hand pushes the head to the opposite side, and the other hand holds the side wrist for relative traction. At this time, the brachial plexus is pulled, and if the affected limb has radiation pain. , numbness, is positive, more common in patients with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate population: Patients with hand disability or disease. Adverse reactions and risks Nothing.

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