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A 22-year-old female asked:
How to diagnose upper motor neuron lesion in patient with amputated four limbs?
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Dr. Phillip Goebelanswered
Emergency Medicine 18 years experience
Neurologist: The physical exam findings will be more difficult to see, but a neurologist will be able to examine the patient and might elect to do testing such as an EMG which tests the conduction of the nerves.
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