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Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
Causes of Dizziness ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... neurologic symptoms/signs ... Cerebellopontine Angle ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Unilateral Acute Vision Loss - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Painful - Cornea
 • Keratopathy
Painful - No Abnormalities of
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Nerve • Acute Angle ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Ophthalmology
Woltman’s sign on Physical Exam

53-year-old man presented with fatigue and sensitivity to cold. A physical examination
Woltman’s sign on ... relaxation of the ankle ... Woltman’s sign, ... #Woltmans #Signs ... Hypothyroidism #Ankle
Atraumatic Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Lids / Orbit / Lacrimal System:
 • Blepharitis
 • Stye
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Intraocular: • Acute Angle ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Ophthalmology
Abnormal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Positive) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this positive Simmonds-Thompson test, there is no plantar
Simmonds-Thompson Test ... Simmonds-Thompson test ... Simmonds #Thompson #Test ... #Sports #msk #ankle
Ankle Clonus on Physical Exam

Turns out to be refractory status due to vertebrobasilar thrombosis... Only one
Ankle Clonus on ... Only one other case ... ThinkingCC #Clonus #Ankle
Common Ulcers of the Ankles and Feet

Chronic Venous Insuffciency 
This condition usually appears over the medial
Ulcers of the Ankles ... uncomplicated cases ... Associated signs ... sensation and absent ankle ... #Ulcers #Ankles
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
pre-determined etiology Signs ... Thompson calf squeeze test ... - Weakness to ankle ... TendonRupture #diagnosis #signs
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Tuberculosis: can cause ... Reduced libido • Signs ... clue • Blood tests ... ACTH stimulation test ... present - ACTH test
Normal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Negative) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this normal Simmonds-Thompson test, plantar flexion of the
Simmonds-Thompson Test ... Simmonds-Thompson test ... Simmonds #Thompson #Test ... #orthopedics #ankle