What is the clinical examination of sensory nerve?
CLINICAL EXAMINATION OF SENSORY SYSTEM During examination of the sensory system, test various types of sensations. Peripheral nervous system functions (PNSF) 1. Tactile sensibility 2 Pain 3. Temperature 4. Sense of position 5 Vibrations 6. Presence of any abnormal sensation Cortical sensory functions: 1. Point localization 2. Two point discrimination 3. Recognition of size, weight, shapes and form of objects (Sterorignotis) 4 Graph aesthesia 5. Extinction phenomenon Before starting the examination, introduce yourself and explain the nature of the test to be performed to the patient to get his full cooperation. The eyes should then be closed, and the test should elicit different forms of sensations. Always compare corresponding points on both sides of the body It routinely involves assessing the sensation of the hands, lower arms, abdomen, feet, and lower legs. Facial sensation is tested during the evaluation of cranial nerves PRINCIPLES OF SENSORY ASSESSMENT: The sensations are ev...