Neurologic deficit
Information
A neurologic deficit is a functional abnormality of a body area due to a decrease in the function of the brain, spinal cord, muscles, or nerves.
Examples include:
- Abnormal reflexes
- Inability to speak
- Decreased sensation
- Inability to speak
- Loss of balance
- Mental function problems
- Vision changes
- Walking problems
- Weakness
References
Griggs RC, Jozefowicz RF, Aminoff MJ. Approach to the patient with neurologic disease. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 403.
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