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Ober's Test for Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Ober's Test assesses for iliotibial band syndrome.  With the patient
Band Syndrome ... band syndrome. ... #Band #Syndrome ... hip #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Leg Pain - Differential ... strain injury • Iliotibial ... band syndrome ... lower #extremity #msk ... #physicalexam
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
The median nerve ... to relax the hand ... #Reflex #Positive ... Abnormal #clinical #video ... #neurology #PhysicalExam
Ober's Test for TFL/ITB Inflammation

With the patient in the lateral position, affected side up.  The
slowly lowers the leg ... #Obers #Test #Iliotibial ... #Band #Syndrome ... #video #physicalexam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
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 ... leg at the hip. ... hemiparesis #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Locked-in syndrome ... threat Cranial Nerves ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
weakness, arms > legs ... life-threatening Differential ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... - Repetitive nerve
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... arthralgia, arm/leg ... hip • Muscle strength ... muscle weakness • Nerves ... purpura (lower legs
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
flexors of the legs ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Bilateral signs ... /or optic nerve ... management #neurology #differential