48 results
Freiberg's Test for Piriformis Syndrome

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, internally rotate the hip.
Pain in the
Freiberg's Test ... degrees, internally rotate ... is a positive test ... syndrome #Freibergs #Test ... #physicalexam #msk
Piriformis Test (FAIR Test - Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation)

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
Piriformis Test ... (FAIR Test - Flexion ... and internally rotate ... is a positive test ... #physicalexam #msk
Crank Test for Labral Tear of the Shoulder

To perform the Crank Test, fully abduct the shoulder
Crank Test for Labral ... perform the Crank Test ... and externally rotate ... Shoulder #Crank #Test ... video #sports #msk
Diagnosing Vitamin B12 and/or Folate Deficiency

It turns out that simply measuring serum levels of B12 or
Vitamin B12 and/or Folate ... levels of B12 or folate ... the first line tests ... Since folate is ... Diagnosis #Nutrition #Hematology
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
 •
Neutrophils - Low RBC Folate ... Liver Function Tests ... Rule out B12 and Folate ... Liver Function Tests ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
Froment’s Test for ... Palsy This tests ... asked to grip a flat ... Froments #Sign #Test ... #physicalexam #msk
Hydroxychloroquine Serum Measurement in SLE
 • Terminal elimination half-life = 40 days ([HCQI reflects long-term intake)
if < 200ng/mL Best ... • In case of flare ... Measurement #SLE #rheumatology
Adson's Test for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

To perform Adson's Test locate the radial pulse.
Have the patient take
Adson's Test for ... perform Adson's Test ... locate the radial ... the neck, and rotate ... video #vascular #msk
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Patient Prefers to Rest ... Carotid/Vertebral Dissection ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
- Infectious: Dissecting ... disease • Pull test ... Initial Laboratory Tests ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology