Técnicas clínicas para el examen físico neurológico. III. Función sensitiva

  • Rodríguez García P
  • Rodríguez Pupo L
  • Rodríguez García D
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Abstract

Aims. The purpose of this work is to focus on the main practical aspects of the techniques used for the neurological physical examination of the sensory functions and to present an approach for the practice of this study. Development Despite the difficulty often involved in interpreting its results, today the formal examination of sensation is still an important part of a complete neurological evaluation and remains valid in the search for a correct diagnosis and suitable treatment. We recommend clinicians to carry out a brief but consistent and effective exploration in a systematic, flexible and orderly manner to check for abnormalities in the sensory functions. Should any anomalies be detected, then a more detailed and thorough neurological exploration must be performed selectively. We present a detailed review of the practical aspects of the main techniques used in the physical examination of this neurological category. In addition to the tests used to examine the peripheral and cortical sensory systems, we also describe other techniques designed to trigger pain or other sensory symptoms due to radicular lesions or injury to the median nerve. Conclusions. We present a detailed description of the main clinical techniques used in the neurological physical examination of the sensory functions, as well as an approach that allows them to be performed on adult patients. In addition, we underline the importance of physically examining the sensory functions in contemporary medicine and the need to continually perfect the way these techniques are performed in order to achieve an efficient clinical practice.

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Rodríguez García, P. L., Rodríguez Pupo, L., & Rodríguez García, D. (2004). Técnicas clínicas para el examen físico neurológico. III. Función sensitiva. Revista de Neurología, 39(10), 966. https://doi.org/10.33588/rn.3910.2004194

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