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Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
one side, the leg ... and the arm and leg ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... Neurology #Peds #Pediatrics
The asphyxia escape reflex is assessed by placing the child in the prone position on the
In a few seconds ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... Neurology #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Normal #Primitive
Landau's Reaction (Reflex)  on Physical Exam

Landau's reaction is investigated holding the baby firmly under the
followed by trunk and leg ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... Neurology #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Normal #Primitive
Tone - Leg Recoil on Physical Exam
To test leg recoil, the legs are fully flexed on
abdomen for a few ... either hypotonia or abnormal ... tone #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Moro Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam

The Moro reflex is obtained by holding the baby’s head and
Moro Reflex on Newborn ... shoulders drop back a few ... #Pediatrics #Clinical ... Video #Neurology #Normal ... #PhysicalExam #
Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
control of the leg ... Reposition the leg ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
DTR’s • Onset: Few ... Decreased / Absent Reflexes ... : Arms or legs ... CSF PROTEIN - NORMAL ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
Hoover's Sign for Functional Lower Extremity Paralysis

Used to distinguish organic from functional leg hemiparesis.

Ask the patient
Ask the patient ... to flex their weak ... In normal people ... #hemiparesis #clinical ... #video #physicalexam
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Transverse Myelitis - Clinical ... flexors of the legs ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... Sjogren's • CSF: - Abnormal ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
relaxation of the LES ... esophageal sphincter (LES ... myotomy of the LES ... fibers of the LES ... Achalasia #diagnosis #management