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Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
Drop Arm Test - ... to 90 degrees, flex ... The test is positive ... #PhysicalExam # ... video #sports #msk
Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... Fully flex wrists ... tingling is a positive ... #PhysicalExam # ... video #sports #msk
Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... Fully flex wrists ... tingling is a positive ... #PhysicalExam # ... video #sports #msk
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
, T1 (median) Reflexes ... "waiter's tip" position ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... sensory #motor #arm ... #physicalexam
Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
Drop Arm Test - ... to 90 degrees, flex ... The test is positive ... #PhysicalExam # ... video #sports #msk
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Locked-in syndrome ... previous gaze position ... If ok with ICU team ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
O'Brien's Test - Labral Tear

To perform O'Brien's Test point the thumb down and flex the shoulder
thumb down and flex ... Adduct the arm across ... is considered a positive ... #Shoulder #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk
O'Brien's Compression Test - Labral Tear

To perform O'Brien's Test point the thumb down and flex the
thumb down and flex ... Adduct the arm across ... is considered a positive ... #Shoulder #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk