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Positive Babinski Reflex with dorsiflexion of the big toe after stroking the sole of the foot.
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Positive Babinski Reflex ... This extensor response ... is normal and infants ... and usually gives ... #Babinski #Reflex
Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Resisted shoulder extension ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #MSK
Landau's Reaction (Reflex)  on Physical Exam

Landau's reaction is investigated holding the baby firmly under the
Landau's Reaction (Reflex ... return to the extension ... First the neck extension ... limb extension. ... Landaus #Reaction #Reflex
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 ... Exam: Swollen and ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
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 ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Definition
Presentation
Medical Management
Extraesophageal Symptoms
Long-Term PPI Issues
Diagnosis Algorithm
Refractory GERD
Surgical and Endoscopic
Gastroesophageal Reflux ... Issues Diagnosis Algorithm ... Therapy By Amneet Hans ... Gastroesophageal #Reflux ... Management #Treatment #Algorithm
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
for asymmetry and ... all four limbs and ... decortication), abnormal extensor ... support ventilation and ... Pucci @neudrawlogy and
Myelopathy - Injury to the entire spinal cord - Signs and Symptoms
 • Ataxia (early sign)
spinal cord - Signs and ... are more rigid and ... Hyperreflexia (deep-tendon reflex ... late sign) • Hand ... signs #symptoms #msk
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
The following #reflexes ... the examiner's hand ... the examiner's hand ... triceps muscle with extension ... forcible flexion or extension
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
as an afferent and ... middle finger. 2) Ask ... the patient to relax ... the hand. 3) Now ... Hoffmanns #Sign #Reflex