The Clinical Problem Solvers

Episode 435: Neurology VMR – Weakness and numbness

Dec 16, 2025
Dive into a clinical neurology case that explores a patient with weakness and numbness. The hosts discuss how to localize neurologic deficits while weighing differential diagnoses like stroke and peripheral neuropathy. Urgent imaging priorities and management steps are debated as new findings evolve the case. They wrap up with teaching pearls for honing neuro localization skills. Join them on this enlightening journey to confront neurophobia and enhance diagnostic reasoning.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 41sec
2
Case launch and context
00:41 • 4min
3
Presenting the patient's history
05:01 • 7min
4
Localizing the lesion
11:41 • 7min
5
Differential for weakness and numbness
18:21 • 7min
6
Role of examination findings
25:01 • 7min
7
Urgent imaging and labs
31:41 • 7min
8
Management priorities
38:21 • 7min
9
Case evolution and new data
45:01 • 7min
10
Diagnostic refinement
51:41 • 7min
11
Teaching pearls on neuro localization
58:21 • 4min
12
Outro
01:02:20 • 14sec