Brudzinski
Posted By: ASH on 2008-02-18
In Reply to: neck is supple without any s/l birninsky ? TIA - charlie
Subject: Brudzinski
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Brudzinski sign. sm
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Brudzinski sign
1. in meningitis, on passive flexion of the leg on one side, a similar movement occurs in the opposite leg. Syn: contralateral reflex, contralateral sign.
2. in meningitis, involuntary flexion of the knees and hips following flexion of the neck while supine. Syn: neck sign.
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Kernig and Brudzinski usually go together to test for meningitis (nm)
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Brudzinski's sign. Also, it's *nuchal* rigidity. (nomsg)
Subject: Brudzinski's sign. Also, it's *nuchal* rigidity. (nomsg)
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