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Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
Supraspinatus Tear ... supraspinatus muscle tear ... to 90 degrees, flex ... Supraspinatus #Tear ... video #sports #msk
Hand Flapping of Asterixis on Physical Exam
 
70-year-old man, renal transplant, attending hospitalization for acute rejection
Hand Flapping of ... Physical Exam 70-year-old ... of asterixis / flapping ... patient extend his arms ... They are due to
Crank Test for Labral Tear of the Shoulder

To perform the Crank Test, fully abduct the shoulder
Test for Labral Tear ... externally rotate the arm ... suggestive of a labral tear ... #Test #Labral #Tear ... video #sports #msk
Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cross-arm shoulder ... extension after cross-arm ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #MSK
Myelopathy - Injury to the entire spinal cord - Signs and Symptoms
 • Ataxia (early sign)
Hypertonicity (muscles are ... Hyperreflexia (deep-tendon reflex ... responses are exaggerated ... signs #symptoms #msk
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Gag reflex ... • Cough reflex ... If ok with ICU team ... Decorticate posturing: Arms ... Decerebrate posturing: Arms
Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
Supraspinatus Tear ... supraspinatus muscle tear ... to 90 degrees, flex ... Supraspinatus #Tear ... video #sports #msk
Upper and Lower Causes of GI Bleed
Upper:
 • Esophagus: Tear (Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave syndrome), Variceal, Esophagitis,
• Esophagus: Tear ... Variceal, Cancer, AVM ... PUD, Duodenitis, AVM ... Polyps • Vessels: AVM ... diagnosis #Causes #algorithm
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms and Signs
Hypothyroidism:
 - General - From asymptomatic to myxedema coma, “Like
• Tendon Reflex ... high energy but are ... • Increased Reflexes ... Sweating • Warm ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc
Floaters - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Vitreous Floaters:
• Microscopic collagen fibers within the vitreous that tend to clump
visual field defect are ... • Unilateral flashing ... detachment • Retinal tear ... • Vitritis • Tear ... retina, a retinal tear