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Positive Hoffmann’s Test (Finger Flexor Reflex) on Physical Examination

Indicates cervical spinal cord compression in this patient
this patient s/p ACDF
Management of status epilepticus

Big thanks to Dr. Grossman, one of MetroHealth's neurocritical care attendings for his
- MH/CCF/CWRU
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
onto outstretched hand ... dorsum of the hand ... Exam: Swelling and ... wrist flexion and ... 1 week MH/CCF
Electrical Alternans on POCUS Echocardiogram
You dissect the EKG and note low voltage tachycardia with a hint
dissect the EKG and ... alternans in V1 and ... - MH/CCF/CWRU
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Exam: Swollen and ... 1 week MH/CCF ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
dislocated dorsally and ... onto outstretched hand ... Exam: tenderness and ... control, sedation and ... repair MH/CCF
Hyperviscosity Syndrome - Causes and Treatment

 - Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (most common) / Plasmapheresis 
 - Multiple
Syndrome - Causes and ... Phlebotomy - MH/CCF
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
when punching a hard ... stiffness, arthritis and ... Exam: Swelling and ... management MH/CCF ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
onto outstretched hand ... swollen forearm and ... reduction of radius and ... ORIF of radius and ... of DRUJ MH/CCF
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
fractures of the 4th and ... metacarpal neck(s) and ... Exam: Swelling and ... within I MH/CCF ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand