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Neurology of the limbs

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Neurological assessment is an essential part of the examination of the spine.

The examination should involve a full assessment of muscle wasting, fasiculation, tone, power, coordination / proprioception, sensation and reflexes.

Similarly, if indicated by the history, perianal reflexes and sphincter tone should be tested.

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