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Plantar Reflex (Babinski) Equivalents
Plantar toe reflex - Babinski - Move an object along the lateral aspect
object along the lateral ... object along the lateral ... release #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #PhysicalExam # ... #Alternatives #Tests
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Locked-in syndrome ... If ok with ICU team ... flexed at the elbow ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Yergason's Test - Shoulder Examination

To perform Yergason's test, flex the elbow to 90 degrees, and provide
Yergason's Test ... , flex the elbow ... or associated labral ... tear. ... #PhysicalExam #
Yergason's Test - Shoulder Examination

To perform Yergason's test, flex the elbow to 90 degrees, shake hands
Yergason's Test ... perform Yergason's test ... , flex the elbow ... tear. ... #PhysicalExam #
Mill's Test for Lateral Epicondylitis ("Tennis Elbow")

With the elbow fully extended and forearm pronated, passively flex
Mill's Test for ... ("Tennis Elbow" ... ) With the elbow ... pronated, passively flex ... clinical #video #physicalexam
Varus Stress Test for Radial (Lateral) Collateral Ligament Stability on Elbow Examination

Radial collateral ligament stability can
Varus Stress Test ... for Radial (Lateral ... complete ligamentous tear ... Varus #Stress #Test ... #PhysicalExam #
Biceps Load Test - Shoulder Examination

To perform the Biceps Load Test supinate the arm, abduct shoulder
90 degrees, and flex ... the elbow to 90 ... or associated labral ... tear. ... tendinopathy #Shoulder #PhysicalExam
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
 •
• Provocative Tests ... bulbocavernosus reflex ... absent anal wink test ... - reflex contraction ... diagnosis #causes #neurology
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Bilateral? ... include a: • Neurologic ... whispered voice test ... tympanic membrane • Neurologic ... II ○ Susac’s syndrome
Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
and Myotomes Reflexes ... • Cauda Equina Syndrome ... dorsum of foot and lateral ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology ... sensory #motor #leg #physicalexam