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Patellar Apprehension Test for Patellar Instability on Knee Examination

The Patellar Apprehension Test evaluates for patellar subluxation
Test for Patellar ... Instability on Knee ... subluxation or dislocation ... #PhysicalExam # ... #subluxation #dislocation
Patellar Apprehension Test for Patellar Instability on Knee Examination

The Patellar Apprehension Test evaluates for patellar subluxation
Test for Patellar ... Instability on Knee ... subluxation or dislocation ... #PhysicalExam # ... #subluxation #dislocation
Argyll Robertson Pupil
Definition:
 - Irregular and small (1-2mm) pupil
 - Light-near dissociation (accommodation remains intact)
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Argyll Robertson Pupil ... small (1-2mm) pupil ... - Light-near dissociation ... #neurology #diagnosis ... ophthalmology #physicalexam
Adie's Pupil
What? Unknown nature & benign
 • Regular and mildly dilated pupil (4-6mm);
 • Light-near dissociaton;
6mm); • Light-near ... dissociaton; • ... females Differential Diagnosis ... dissociation • ... #PhysicalExam #
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
cards written by a team ... fractures, patella ... dislocation, and ... knee dislocation ... Mary Haas #Diagnosis
Transient Patellar Dislocation - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Hyperintense marrow edema of the anterolateral femoral condyle
Dislocation - MSK ... tendon/maximum ... description: • Lateral dislocation ... Tear: Can be seen ... #Dislocation #patella
Bone Deformity / Limp - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Infection
 • Septic Arthritis
 • Cortical Hypertrophy
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease Knee ... Chondromalacia Patellae ... (e.g., Tendon Rupture ... , Dislocation, Subluxation
Causes of Knee Effusions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Knee Effusion Red Flags:
1. Fever/Chills/Joint pain/Night sweats/Weight loss
	- DDX:
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Intra-articulation fracture - Patellar ... dislocation ... #differential #diagnosis ... #msk #physicalexam
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
per 100,000 per year ... depressed deep tendon ... albuminocytologic dissociation ... and sensitive tests ... for diagnosis of
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... Cough reflex Pupils ... Reflexes: • Deep tendon ... If ok with ICU team ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam