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REBEL Review 54: Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation

R Time - Time to start forming clot 
K Time -
Thromboelastogram (TEG ... ) Interpretation ... amplitude of the TEG ... thromboelastogram #TEG ... #diagnosis #components
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Leg Pain - Differential ... of Leg Pain: ... of Leg Pain: ... of Leg Pain: ... lower #extremity #msk
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
Thomas' Test for ... Contracture Thomas' Test ... contralateral leg ... rises off the table ... video #sports #msk
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Apley Compression Test on Knee Examination

With the patient prone, the knee being tested is flexed to
Apley Compression Test ... while the other leg ... compression force on the leg ... This test is usually ... #orthopedics #msk
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Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
Cost - Cost per test ... etiology of syncope Tests ... , Carotid U/S, EEG ... Cardiac stress test ... Effectiveness #table
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Causes:
 • Large lumbar degenerative disc herniation (central)
 • Severe lumbar spondylosis
 • Neoplasm
Equina Syndrome Causes ... paralysis) in both legs ... loss of normal leg ... disturbance in legs ... CaudaEquina #Syndrome #MSK
Causes of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Insufficient Sleep
 • Poor Sleep Hygiene
 • Insomnia
Sleep Deprivation (Eg ... Neurologic Disorders (Eg ... Parkinson's, MS) ... • Medications (Eg ... • Drug Abuse (Eg
Active Straight Leg Raise Test (ASLR)

The ASLR tests assesses the ability to load the pelvis through
Active Straight Leg ... Testing each leg ... elevate their leg ... Active #Straight #Leg ... #physicalexam #msk
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Ely's Test for Rectus Femoris Tightness

Patient lies prone on the table. The examiner flexes the leg
lies prone on the table ... examiner flexes the leg ... buttock, if the hip raises ... in the back or leg ... #physicalexam #msk
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Ely's Test for Rectus Femoris Tightness

Patient lies prone on the table. The examiner flexes the leg
lies prone on the table ... examiner flexes the leg ... buttock, if the hip raises ... in the back or leg ... #physicalexam #msk
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