Pronator Drift Testing for Stroke Subtle extensor ...

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Pronator Drift Testing for Stroke

Subtle extensor weakness - Sign of Upper motor neuron lesion

In detecting CT/MRI abnormality in patient with normal exam:

 • Sensitivity 92%, Specificity 90%

 • LR+ 9.2, LR- 0.09

Best test characteristics when performed for 45 seconds



- BWH Medicine Chiefs @BrighamChiefs



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Dr. Gerald Diaz

@GeraldMD

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