Approach to weakness (focal and generalized) Quiz: Ace Your Exams
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A 49-year-old adult presents to an urgent care clinic for evaluation of left shoulder pain described as severe, electric, shooting pain radiating from the shoulder to the forearm. The left hand feels numb. There is no chest pain. Medical history includes osteoarthritis and stable angina. Medications are meloxicam and amlodipine. An annual influenza vaccination was received recently. The individual works in construction and plays tennis. Temperature is 37.0°C (98.6°F), pulse is 80/min, respirations are 16/min, and blood pressure is 122/74 mmHg. On exam, there is 4+/5 weakness with left wrist flexion and forearm pronation. Numbness is noted in the left palm. The clinician suspects a plexopathy. Which of the following findings would suggest an alternative diagnosis?
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