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Infantile Spasms 
Associated with Tuberous Sclerosis 
1) Flexor spasms: Sudden flexion of neck, trunk, arms, and
spasms: Abrupt extension ... ) Mixed flexor-extensor ... and arms, and extension ... of the legs Clinical ... EEG pattern Management
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
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
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet finger, the extension ... joint needs to be clinically ... of the terminal extensor ... fracture • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #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 ... Patellar #Grind #clinical
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
Varus Stress Test for LCL Injury on Knee Physical Exam

The knee is examined in extension and
Varus Stress Test ... is examined in extension ... The test is positive ... Varus #Stress #Test ... #PhysicalExam #clinical
Spurling's Test for Cervical Nerve Root Compression

With the neck in slight extension, ipsilateral flexion and rotation,
Spurling's Test ... neck in slight extension ... The test is positive ... #Spurlings #Test ... Radiculopathy #clinical
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Transverse Myelitis - Clinical ... the legs and the extensors ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... Herpes zoster, West ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
Elson's Test - Extensor ... Examination Elson's test ... complete tear of the extensor ... is a positive test ... #PhysicalExam #clinical