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ARUSHI KUMARI

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GENERAL MEDICINE DEPARTMENT  ONLINE BLENDED BIMONTHLY ASSIGNMENT  NAME :  ARUSHI KUMARI S EMESTER : VIII ROLL NO :  151        https ://amishajaiswal03eloggm.blogspot.com/2021/05/a-50-year-old-patient-with-cervical.html Question 1. What is myelopathy hand ?    Answer. It is a characteristic dysfunction of the hand observed in various cervical spinal disorders when there is involvement of the spinal cord -  There is loss of power of adduction and extension of the ulnar two or three fingers and inability to grip and release rapidly with these fingers. - These changes have been termed "myelopathy hand" and appear to be due to pyramidal tract involvement. -  The characteristic nature of the signs permit the distinction between myelopathy and changes due to nerve root or peripheral nerve disorder.          Fig : Cevical Spondylotic Myelopathy Question2. What is Finger Escape ? Answer.   Wartenb...