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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Hoffmann's sign (finger ... Hoffmanns #sign #finger ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #neurology ... #sports
Wartenberg Sign in Ulnar Neuropathy

Abnormal abductor the fifth finger due to ulnar neuropathy ( weakness of
abductor the fifth finger ... #hand #pinky #finger ... #physicalexam #neurology ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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carpal tunnel syndrome ... injury) • ED Management ... reduction using finger ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
try a different mask ... it → wear for short ... irritation, pressure sores ... noise → check air filter ... Troubleshooting #Tips #management
Mechanisms of Pain
Mixed - Nociceptive/Neuropathic
Nociceptive - Tissue Damage
 - Visceral - (From organ/cavity lining) Poorly localized,
Well-localized, sharp, short ... well-localized, dull, longer ... regional pain syndrome ... Pain #Mechanisms #Neurology
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Syndrome ... • Weakness: Starts ... death Miller Fisher ... #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #neurology
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Summary
Antinuclear (ANA) - 95% - Initial screening test
Anti-dsDNA - 50%
 • Associated
block • Sjogren syndrome ... polymyositis overlap syndrome ... Hydroxychloroquine *Short ... Summary #diagnosis #rheumatology ... #management
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
dorsally and no longer ... injury • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Greater Trochanteric Bursa Injection 

Usually roll patient on side, find the most tender spot, approximately an
the most tender spot ... injection lasts longer ... video #procedure #rheumatology ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
In short, best outcomes ... The longer the seizure ... #Management #Neurology