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Woltman’s sign on Physical Exam

53-year-old man presented with fatigue and sensitivity to cold. A physical examination
relaxation of the ankle ... evaluation confirmed a diagnosis ... phase of a deep-tendon ... Hypothyroidism #Ankle ... Delayed #Clinical #Video
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
squeeze the calf and ... Video via @open_michigan ... #Injury #ankle ... #sports #msk #orthopedics ... #sports
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
pre-determined etiology Signs ... Thompson calf squeeze test ... - Weakness to ankle ... TendonRupture #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
Headache - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... meningeal irritation signs ... : - Acute angle-closure ... #diagnosis #ophthalmology
Decubitus Ulcer Staging - Pressure Ulcer Stages help staff determine Degree of Harm to the patient.

Stage
visible but bone, tendon ... exposed bone, tendon ... present on some parts ... #Diagnosis #Staging ... Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
tender. ... infection of the hand ... Abnormal #Pathology #Diagnosis ... #Clinical #Signs ... #PhysicalExam #Atlas
Signs and Symptoms Associated With Different Headache Etiologies
 • Nonfocal mental status changes - Meningitis, encephalitis,
Signs and Symptoms ... encephalitis • Tender ... #headache #signs ... symptoms #clues #differential ... #diagnosis
Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS)
(aka: Landry–Guillain–Barré–Strohl syndrome:
	Most common cause of acute flaccid paralysis
	Rapidly progressive ascending paralysis & areflexia
	Autonomic
albumin-cytologic dissociation ...  The sensory and ... Differential diagnosis ... paralysis but spares ...  West Nile virus
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Examination: • Signs ... disease • Pull test ... texture at bald spots
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Diagnosis: • ... Reflexes: • Deep tendon ... • Examine for signs ... neurology #comatose #diagnosis