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Freiberg's Test for Piriformis Syndrome

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, internally rotate the hip.
Pain in the
for Piriformis Syndrome ... Flex the hip ... gluteal region is a positive ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
The head impulse test ... positive (abnormal ... a stand-alone test ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #AVS
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
reflex response ... A positive test, ... A positive response ... #Plantar #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... • Locked-in syndrome ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose ... #diagnosis
Ober's Test for TFL/ITB Inflammation

With the patient in the lateral position, affected side up.  The
In a normal test ... In a positive test ... Iliotibial #Band #Syndrome ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
 •
Differential Diagnosis ... cord infarct • HIV ... • Provocative Tests ... absent anal wink test ... #causes #neurology
Ely's Test for Rectus Femoris Tightness

Patient lies prone on the table. The examiner flexes the leg
The test is positive ... to flex to the ... A positive test ... #physicalexam # ... msk #orthopedics
Ely's Test for Rectus Femoris Tightness

Patient lies prone on the table. The examiner flexes the leg
The test is positive ... to flex to the ... A positive test ... #physicalexam # ... msk #orthopedics
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
, T1 (median) Reflexes ... " position. ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis ... #neurology #sensory ... #motor #arm #physicalexam
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
If abnormal, this ... for red reflex ... pressure in the arms ... The hips are checked ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam