How to Exam Spinal Cord Tracts - Ascending and Descending Tracts

The video demonstrates how to evaluate spinal cord tracts including (1) the ascending sensory tracts of the Anterolateral System (e.g., the ventral and lateral spinothalamic tracts) and Posterior Column-Medial Lemniscus Pathway and (2) the descending motor tracts of the Pyramidal System (Corticospinal Tracts).

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THE CLINICAL PICTURE is a 350-page textbook that covers the essentials of a comprehensive neuromusculoskeletal examination (medical history & physical examination) and the required documentation (daily office chart note & narrative report). This text is a valuable complementary addition to this teaching video.

Spinal Cord Tracts screening exam of the Anterolateral System, Posterior Column-Medial Lemniscus Pathway, and Pyramidal Tract instructional video demonstrates in the clinical setting how to evaluate the primary ascending afferent (sensory) and descending efferent (motor) tracts of the spinal cord. The video discusses screening examination procedures to assess: (1) the ascending sensory tracts of the Anterolateral System (e.g., the ventral and lateral spinothalamic tracts) and Posterior Column-Medial Lemniscus Pathway and (2) the descending motor tracts of the Pyramidal System (Corticospinal Tracts). Screening examination procedures including Babinski and Hoffman are demonstrated. Screening for pain and temperature (Anterolateral System) and proprioception (Posterior Column-Medial Lemniscus Pathway) are also reviewed.

This YouTube clip is part of an hour-long instructional medical video program by Dr. Conwell that covers in detail how to perform a screening evaluation of the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (Program I of a three-program video trilogy) in the clinical setting. The full hour-long instructional video is a valuable aid in assisting students and young clinicians who are looking for a clear and concise vehicle to expand their exam procedures to enhance overall clinical skills. This teaching video may also be very helpful when reviewing for board examinations.

Scroll down to learn more about Dr. Conwell’s full 60-minute instructional video programs…..

Video Program I – CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM SCREENING EXAM
This hour-long instructional video demonstrates how to perform a neurological examination to evaluate for a CNS lesion which includes screening for mental status, cognition, cerebral cortex, cerebellar function tests (gait, coordination, equilibrium), cranial nerves (CN) & spinal cord tracts. This video also demonstrates the 75 seconds in-office cranial nerve exam.

Video Program II – PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM SCREENING EXAM
This hour-long instructional video demonstrates how to screen for a PNS lesion. The video covers in detail how to evaluate deep tendon reflexes (DTR’s), perform an upper and lower extremity sensory exam (dermatomes), perform an upper and lower extremity motor exam (Kendall & Kendall muscle grading scale), evaluate the brachial and lumbosacral plexus, and how to perform a “three minute” PNS exam.

Video Program III – SPINE & PARASPINAL MUSCULOSKELETAL SCREENING EXAM
This hour-long instructional video demonstrates how to screen for a musculoskeletal lesion of the axial skeleton. The video covers in detail how to perform the visual inspection exam, palpation of the Cervical and Lumbar spine and associated paraspinal tissues, Range of Motion of the Cervical and Lumbar spine (active, passive, resistive maneuvers to DDx sprain v. strain), orthopedic testing (provocative maneuvers), peripheral vascular exam, and evaluating for non-organic physical signs.

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