USMLE® Step 2 CK · Neurology & Special Senses · Topic NEURO-EXAM-01
Localizing the lesion — UMN/LMN signs & gait patterns
Localizing the lesion — UMN/LMN signs & gait patterns (NEURO-EXAM-01) in USMLE® Step 2 CK Neurology & Special Senses (USMLE® Step 2 CK Review Book p. 573). Guideline basis: Gold Coast ALS criteria 2020 (2022 diagnostic discussion); AAO-HNS Bell palsy 2013.. Covers: Upper vs lower motor neuron signs & ALS, Facial nerve palsy — central vs peripheral localization, Spinal cord syndromes & cauda equina, Gait patterns & localization mimics. Practice 19 QuestionBank questions, ChartWalk bedside clinical algorithms, FlashCards, and ImageBank on TheCodexes.com. Understand beyond your boards.
- Topic Code
- NEURO-EXAM-01
- Chapter
- Neurology & Special Senses
- Review Book Page
- p. 573
- QuestionBank Items
- 19 questions
Primary Guideline / Source: Gold Coast ALS criteria 2020 (2022 diagnostic discussion); AAO-HNS Bell palsy 2013.
Key Clinical Sections
- Upper vs lower motor neuron signs & ALS
- Facial nerve palsy — central vs peripheral localization
- Spinal cord syndromes & cauda equina
- Gait patterns & localization mimics