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Pronator Drift Testing for Stroke
Subtle extensor weakness - Sign of Upper motor neuron lesion
In detecting CT/MRI
Pronator Drift Testing ... Stroke Subtle extensor ... weakness - Sign ... test characteristics ... #Stroke #physicalexam
Myasthenia Gravis
Signs, Symptoms and Testing - Likelihood Ratios
Does this patient have myasthenia gravis?
JAMA. 2005 Apr 20;293(15):1906-14.
Myasthenia Gravis Signs ... , Symptoms and Testing ... Rest Test - Anticholinesterase ... LikelihoodRatios #PhysicalExam ... #Testing
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
Froment’s Test for ... Palsy This tests ... ulnar nerve palsy, testing ... video #neurology #physicalexam ... orthopedics #sports #hand
Lelli's Test (Lever Sign) for ACL Injury

A fist is placed under the proximal 3rd of the
Lelli's Test (Lever ... Sign) for ACL Injury ... 3rd of the calf and ... #Lellis #Test #Lever ... clinical #video #physicalexam
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
liver function tests ... algorithm. ... clinical symptoms/signs ... decision for repeat testing ... LFTs #Abnormal #Algorithm
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
Diagnostic Testing ... History: • Triad: Fever ... : • Leg extension ... 95% Brudzinski Sign ... #physicalexam #
Active Straight Leg Raise Test (ASLR)

The ASLR tests assesses the ability to load the pelvis through
Straight Leg Raise Test ... through the limb and ... Pain (PGP) Testing ... maintaining knee extension ... clinical #video #physicalexam
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
• Low-grade fever ... Palmar creases - Extensor ... clue • Blood tests ... ACTH stimulation test ... present - ACTH test
Hamstring Flexibility Test

Hamstring flexibility testing can also be performed with the hip and knee flexed to
Hamstring Flexibility Test ... Hamstring flexibility testing ... performed with the hip and ... #Flexibility #Test ... #PhysicalExam #
Classic Findings During Hallpike Test in Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
 • Latency (delay
During Hallpike Test ... with repeated testing ... #dixhallpike #physicalexam ... #testing #findings ... #signs #bppv #vertigo