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Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
the legs and the extensors ... of the arms (pyramidal ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... Herpes zoster, West ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management
Pronator Drift (Pyramidal Drift) on Physical Exam

Testing showed pronator drift on the left side in this
Pronator Drift (Pyramidal ... the 50-second test ... Pronator #Drift #Pyramidal
Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
Diagnosis Algorithm 4 tests ... Resisted shoulder extension ... after cross-arm test
Positive Babinski Reflex with dorsiflexion of the big toe after stroking the sole of the foot.
This
This extensor response ... PhysicalExam #Primitive #pyramidal
Infantile Spasms 
Associated with Tuberous Sclerosis 
1) Flexor spasms: Sudden flexion of neck, trunk, arms, and
abdominal muscles 2) Extensor ... spasms: Abrupt extension ... ) Mixed flexor-extensor ... and arms, and extension ... EEG pattern Management
Pronator Drift Testing for Stroke
Subtle extensor weakness - Sign of Upper motor neuron lesion
In detecting CT/MRI
Stroke Subtle extensor ... 9.2, LR- 0.09 Best ... test characteristics
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
lateral slips of the extensor ... phalanx to enable extension ... phalanx to enable extension ... tendon) • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet finger, the extension ... of the terminal extensor ... fracture • ED Management ... immobilize • Splint: Extension ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Analgesic Pyramid

The analgesic pyramid emphasizes a stepwise approach to analgesics - opioid and non-opioid - with
Analgesic Pyramid ... The analgesic pyramid ... #Analgesic #Pyramid ... #Analgesia #Management
Clarke's Test (Patellar Grind Test)

Indicates Patellofemoral dysfunction.
 - Patient with knee in extension. Push posterior on
Clarke's Test (Patellar ... Grind Test) ... Patient with knee in extension ... _ #Clarkes #Test