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Plantar Reflex (Babinski) Equivalents
Plantar toe reflex - Babinski - Move an object along the lateral aspect
Plantar Reflex ( ... lateral side of the foot ... Shin-toe reflex ... surface of the foot ... #Alternatives #Tests
Abnormal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Positive) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this positive Simmonds-Thompson test, there is no plantar
Simmonds-Thompson Test ... Simmonds-Thompson test ... flexion of the foot ... Simmonds #Thompson #Test ... Sports #msk #ankle #orthopedics
Normal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Negative) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this normal Simmonds-Thompson test, plantar flexion of the
Simmonds-Thompson Test ... Simmonds-Thompson test ... flexion of the foot ... Simmonds #Thompson #Test ... #Sports #msk #orthopedics
Spurling's Test for Cervical Nerve Root Compression

With the neck in slight extension, ipsilateral flexion and rotation,
Spurling's Test ... Cervical Nerve Root ... The test is positive ... Cervical #Nerve #Root ... physicalexam #msk #orthopedics
Newer Syphilis Reverse Algorithm 

The advent of newer, faster 
treponemal antibody tests have 
allowed high-throughput of
Syphilis Reverse Algorithm ... specific trep. tests ... first step in the algorithm ... trep antibody) Reflex ... Syphilis #Reverse #Algorithm
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
is best elicited ... the sole of the foot ... the ball of the foot ... portion of the foot ... quickly flexing the foot
Posteromedial Instability on Knee Exam
This is what a knee with posteromedial instability looks like. Notice the
anterior drawer test ... w/the foot in external ... clinical #video #orthopedics
Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
Drop Arm Test - ... The drop arm test ... to 90 degrees, flex ... The test is positive ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Freiberg's Test for Piriformis Syndrome

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

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
Piriformis Test ... (FAIR Test - Flexion ... Internal Rotation) Flex ... is a positive test ... #msk #sports #orthopedics