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Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
flattening the lumbar ... spine. ... contralateral leg ... #Contracture #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Passive Straight Leg Raise Test for Low Back Pain and Sciatica

A passive straight leg raise should
Raise Test for Low Back ... 70 degrees of hip ... radiculopathy #Spine ... #PhysicalExam # ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexibility

Patient lays supine, one hip is maximally flexed to the patient's chest,
flattening the lumbar ... contralateral leg ... #contracture #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Stork Test 

The stork test evaluates for a stress fracture of the pars interarticularis in the
places hands on hips ... stands on one leg ... #spine #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... , Casts, Plasters ... fracture of ankle joint ... ill-development of lumbar ... scoliosis #Splints #Casts
Bone Deformity / Limp - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Infection
 • Septic Arthritis
 • Cortical Hypertrophy
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JointHip Dysplasia ... Epiphysis (SCFE) • Legg-Calve-Perthes ... Subluxation) Spine ... #Algorithm #Orthopedics ... #Causes
Ely's Test for Rectus Femoris Tightness

Patient lies prone on the table. The examiner flexes the leg
with pain in the back ... irritation or lumbar ... Femoris #clinical #video ... #hip #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics
Ely's Test for Rectus Femoris Tightness

Patient lies prone on the table. The examiner flexes the leg
with pain in the back ... irritation or lumbar ... Femoris #clinical #video ... #hip #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Epidemiology: • 1-2 cases ... respiratory and bulbar ... Weakness: Starts in legs ... Reflexes: Arms or legs ... Back or extremities
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... circumferential dressings/casts ... - Ensure leg ... Syndrome • Syndrome caused ... tibia/fibula) and hip