Dr. Wasif Rizwan Malik

MBBS Β· FCPS (Neurosurgery) Β· Consultant Neurosurgeon & Brain–Spine Surgeon

Faraz Hospital, Dubai Mahal Chowk, Bahawalpur  |  0622885604  |  wasif.malik@gmail.com
Senior Registrar Neurosurgery, Bahawal Victoria Hospital (BVH), Bahawalpur

Nerve ProformaPeripheral Nerve Evaluation

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Ref No: ________________
Referring Physician: _____________

πŸ“‹ Chief Complaint & History of Presenting Illness
πŸ—ΊοΈ Nerve Localization & Distribution Mapping
Upper Limb Nerve Involvement
Lower Limb / Other Nerve Involvement
πŸ’ͺ Motor Examination (MRC Grading 0–5)
UPPER LIMB
Muscle GroupNerveRightLeft
DeltoidAxillary / C5
Biceps brachiiMusculocutaneous / C5–6
BrachioradialisRadial / C5–6
TricepsRadial / C7
Wrist extensorsRadial (PIN) / C7
Wrist flexors (FCR)Median / C7
Wrist flexors (FCU)Ulnar / C8
FDP (D2,3 – index, middle)Median (AIN) / C8
FDP (D4,5 – ring, little)Ulnar / C8
Thenar (APB / Opponens)Median / T1
Hypothenar (ADM)Ulnar / T1
Interossei / LumbricalsUlnar / T1
LOWER LIMB
Muscle GroupNerveRightLeft
Hip flexors (Iliopsoas)Femoral / L1–2
Hip adductorsObturator / L2–3
QuadricepsFemoral / L3–4
Tibialis anteriorDeep peroneal / L4
Extensor hallucis longusDeep peroneal / L5
Peronei (Eversion)Superficial peroneal / L5–S1
Gastrocnemius/SoleusTibial / S1
HamstringsSciatic / L5–S2
Gluteus medius (Hip abd.)Sup. Gluteal / L4–5
EDBDeep peroneal
πŸ”¬ Sensory Examination & Reflexes
Sensory Testing
ModalityDistribution / LevelRightLeft
Light Touch
Pin Prick
Temperature
Vibration (128 Hz)
Proprioception
Deep Tendon Reflexes
ReflexNerve / LevelRightLeft
BicepsMusculocutaneous / C5–6
TricepsRadial / C7
BrachioradialisRadial / C6
Knee JerkFemoral / L3–4
Ankle JerkTibial / S1
PlantarPyramidal
βœ‹ Special Nerve Tests & Provocative Manoeuvres
Median Nerve
Ulnar Nerve
Radial / Facial
Lower Limb
πŸ“‚ Aetiology, Risk Factors & Past History
πŸ”¬ Investigations
Electrophysiology
Imaging
Lab Investigations
βœ… Working Diagnosis & Management Plan
Primary Diagnosis
Nerve / Level / Laterality
Management Plan