Inhibition of the primary motor cortex and the upgoing thumb sign
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ensci.2017.07.001
Abstract: Background The upgoing thumb sign has been frequently observed in patients with minor strokes and transient ischemic attacks as an indicator of brain involvement. We assessed the effect of primary motor cortex (M1) inhibition in… read more here.
Keywords: upgoing thumb; thumb sign; motor; motor cortex ... See more keywords
The upgoing thumb sign: An interobserver/intraobserver reliability study
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DOI: 10.1212/cpj.0000000000000398
Abstract: Background: The upgoing thumb sign as a subtle clinical finding of upper motor neuron involvement has been frequently reported in patients with TIAs and minor strokes. This study was designed to show the method of… read more here.
Keywords: upgoing thumb; sign; thumb sign; interobserver intraobserver ... See more keywords
Editors' note: Upgoing thumb sign: A sensitive indicator of brain involvement?
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DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000004979
Abstract: In the article “Upgoing thumb sign: A sensitive indicator of brain involvement,” the authors describe the upgoing thumb test as a sensitive and reliable method to help differentiate between minor strokes and stroke mimics. read more here.
Keywords: indicator brain; upgoing thumb; sensitive indicator; brain involvement ... See more keywords
Reader response: Upgoing thumb sign: A sensitive indicator of brain involvement?
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DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000004980
Abstract: The article by Hachinski et al.1 ends with the conclusion, “An upgoing thumb sign appears to be a sensitive and reliable indicator of brain involvement. It is easy to evaluate and is compatible and confirmatory… read more here.
Keywords: indicator brain; thumb sign; upgoing thumb; brain involvement ... See more keywords