Nerve Whiz 1.022

Developed by a neuromuscular neurologist at the University of Michigan, Nerve Whiz is a complimentary app tailored for medical practitioners seeking to enhance their understanding of the intricate anatomy of nerve roots, plexuses, and peripheral nerves. The application allows users to identify weakened muscles and pinpoint areas of sensory loss, offering in-depth insights and relevant visuals to aid in learning.

Features:

• Nerve and Muscle Charts: A comprehensive database of clinically significant muscles in the upper and lower extremities, categorized by root, trunk, cord, peripheral nerve, action, or muscle name.
• Muscle Localizer: Users can mark muscles as weak or strong, with the app providing potential localizations (root, plexus, or nerve) along with distinctive characteristics for each.
• Nerve Diagrams: Offering detailed diagrams for various localizations (root, trunk, cord, or nerve) within the context of the brachial or lumbosacral plexus. Users can switch to a "Muscle View" to visualize the muscles innervated by the selected nerve and their origins.
• Sensory Localizer: Through interactive images of limbs, users can explore sensory distributions of nerve roots, plexus segments, and nerves with visually engaging representations.

Disclaimer: Nerve Whiz is intended solely as an educational resource. Variations in nerve distributions among individuals and the potential mimicry of central or multifocal processes as focal peripheral lesions highlight that this app should not be solely relied upon for clinical decision-making.

Designed by Zach London, MD
Department of Neurology, University of Michigan

This application's development was made possible through the support of the Jerry Isler Neuromuscular Fund.