A Game of CLUE: Can You Deduce the Different Causes for the Same Presenting Neck and Upper Extremity Symptoms?-Session Presentation

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This video features a discussion on various musculoskeletal conditions by multiple presenters. The first topic is a 77-year-old female patient experiencing difficulty with buttons and numbness in her right hand. Potential causes such as cervical myelopathy, cervical radiculopathy, and carpal tunnel syndrome are explored. The importance of further examination and information gathering is emphasized.<br /><br />The presenters then move on to discussing cervicogenic headaches and the criteria for differentiating them from other types of headaches. They stress the significance of patient history and thorough examination to accurately diagnose this condition.<br /><br />The next topic is arm weakness and its differential diagnosis, which includes cervical radiculopathy, brachial plexopathy, thoracic outlet syndrome, and multifocal motor neuropathy. Brachial plexopathy is highlighted, particularly in patients experiencing sudden shoulder and developing arm pain with weakness and atrophy.<br /><br />Overall, the presenters emphasize the need for comprehensive information, thorough examination, and consideration of various potential causes before arriving at a diagnosis.<br /><br />Credits:<br />- Dr. Aaron Yen: Discusses brachial plexopathies, clinical signs, and diagnostic tests.<br />- Dr. Kennedy: Talks about diagnosing and treating C1-C2 joint pain.<br />- Dr. Smook: Discusses the challenges of diagnosing neck pain and differentiating facet joint pain from myofascial pain. Emphasizes the need for further research.

Keywords

musculoskeletal conditions

difficulty with buttons

numbness in right hand

cervical myelopathy

cervical radiculopathy

carpal tunnel syndrome

cervicogenic headaches

arm weakness

brachial plexopathy

thoracic outlet syndrome

multifocal motor neuropathy