Motor Exam: s/l diminished tone, normal (sm)
Posted By: shopaholic on 2008-01-08
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Subject: Motor Exam: s/l diminished tone, normal (sm)
no atrophy.
the patient had a stroke and has no residual except for dysarthria. Can a motor exam show diminished tone and still be considered normal?
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