Brachial Plexus Injury (Stinger/Burner)

Examiner side flexes patient’s (pt) head to one side while applying a downward pressure on the contralateral shoulder. If test is +, increased pain, radiating through upper arm = Radiating to opposite side of lateral bending: tension of brachial plexus. Radiating to same side as lateral bending: compression of cervical nerve root between ... ................
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