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Waddling (Myopathic) Gait on Physical Exam

Myopathic gait, also known as waddling gait, is caused by muscle
, also known as ... caused by muscle ... weakness in the ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #neurology
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
- Causes progressive ... weakness in the ... bulbar region, Weakness ... conditions listed in differential ... #Sclerosis #neurology
Gowers' Sign on Physical Exam

Caused by proximal muscle weakness typically seen in muscular dystrophy

#Gowers #Sign #PhysicalExam
Physical Exam Caused ... proximal muscle weakness ... #PhysicalExam #neurology ... #clinical #video ... #pediatrics #muscular
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
for pinch grip weakness ... caused by ulnar ... flat object such as ... Palsy #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam
Myoedema in Hypothyroidism on Physical Exam

Hypothyroidism is a clinical syndrome resulting from the production, secretion or
drowsiness, weight gain ... characterized by muscle weakness ... (shown in the video ... reflex hammer, caused ... #neurology #endocrinology
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Cord Disorders - Differential ... • Symptoms and signs ... of injury • Gait ... Non-compressive Spinal Cord Causes ... #differential
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
life-threatening Differential ... Generalized fatigue - ALS ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
non-localized EOM weakness ... and bilateral ptosis ... cogan sign and ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... ophthalmology #neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Weakness: - Weakness ... Hyperreflexia develops later ... signs and/or symptoms ... diagnosis #management #neurology ... #differential
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
, oral cavity) Caused ... same precursor as ... Muscle atrophy/weakness ... Dyslipidemia • Weight gain ... Hypercortisolism #Diagnosis #signs