Kernig's Sign

[agbetormenyo]

This video is misleading! Patient doesn't need to be conscious for you to check for Kernig's! The proper way to do the test is to FULLY flex the HIP ( to stretch the nerve roots) as well as the knee and attempt passively extending the knee. If the meninges are inflamed, the nerve roots will be irritated and cause the hamstrings to go into spasm preventing full knee extension and pain. The key finding is inability to fully extend the knee and not the PAIN!

[fragrantsoul19]

@agbetormenyo

that's absolutely right. Not a good video.

[hellohappytime]

HOW IS TOM DOING?!

[hrnboi]

Thanks for the video. Really helpful. Droplet pre-caution anyone ;)

[7marve]

Thanks for this. I finally understand it.

[plahamanish]

this guy looks like chris pontius...just a really serious version.

[nickyslaw]

@plahamanish DOOD i totally thot the same thing b4 seeing your comment.

[Flusercom]

Thanks for info

[becksbacks]

thx 4 the uploadin' -5th year med student

[hungriheart]

Thanks doctor-Final year medical student

[Theonlychemist]

the elevation of the other leg on hyperflexion of the knee confirms the kerning+

you got also the flexion of the 2 legs (ankles on the doctor's hand) to about 90° any resistance or if the legs extand at the knees before you bring them to 90°angle , it confirms a kerning +

so many kernings :D thnx for the vid

best wishes

[docbybay]

I hope you recover from your meningitis Tom.

[alfkowitz]

I will be sure to use this test when someone comes to me saying "ouch, my meninges hurt. You gotta help me doc!" And I'm not even a doctor!

[CLjuc87]

Thanks so much! This helps for my NCLEX Boards!!

[eranbw]

Great Clip!! Thnax much!! Hepls with Step 2 CS USMLEs!!

[Johnny75572]

very good video...quick and shows a clinical example....excellent

[heartshinysmiles]

bit of a harsh way to find out if i'm honest.

[Selva4Ev3r]

Thanks for the upload

[noura128]

thank you for the video.. i am a second year medical student n after watching ur videos i finally understand the tests...

[m015094]

Oh no....Tom has meningitis. So sad Tom. 

[usernamealredytaken]

@m015094 not necessarily

[mohamedalshenawy]

@m015094 hahahahaaaaaaaaaa

[anafortbezzaf]

méningite céphalo spinale ?