Physical examination maneuver
Physical Exam
Brudzinski Sign
also known as Nape-of-the-neck sign
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How to Perform
With the patient supine and the limbs extended, place one hand behind the head and passively flex the neck, bringing the chin toward the chest. A positive sign is involuntary flexion of the hips and knees in response to the neck flexion.
How to Interpret
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Meningitis
Brudzinski sign positive
Rule in
Somewhat helpfulNo CI
Rule out
Not helpfulNo CI
Evidence:Moderate
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