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Positive Hoffmann’s Test (Finger Flexor Reflex) on Physical Examination

Indicates cervical spinal cord compression in this patient
Positive Hoffmann’s Test ... (Finger Flexor Reflex ... #Hoffmanns #Reflex ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical ... #Video
Vascular Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
 - Constant Pain (Ischemia)
 - Acute Onset
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Embolism (e.g. fractured ... Vessel (dislocation/fracture ... Marfan's Syndrome ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Freiberg's Test for Piriformis Syndrome

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, internally rotate the hip.
Pain in the
for Piriformis Syndrome ... Flex the hip ... #Piriformis #syndrome ... sciatica #lumbar #clinical ... #video #physicalexam
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex) in a patient with Multiple Sclerosis

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
(finger flexor reflex ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... test itself involves ... Positive #Abnormal #Clinical ... #Video #Signs #
Cushing Syndrome - Signs and Symptoms
Generalized: Weight gain, Slow healing of cuts, Increased risk of infections,
Cushing Syndrome ... Decreased libido Vascular ... Increased risk of fractures ... males) #Cushings #Syndrome ... Signs #Symptoms #diagnosis
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
 •
Differential Diagnosis ... lumbar stenosis • Vascular ... • Provocative Tests ... absent anal wink test ... #differential #diagnosis
Hyperreflexia in serotonin syndrome

- Dr. David Juurlink @DavidJuurlink

#Hyperreflexia #serotonin #syndrome #PhysicalExam #Clinical #Video #Knee #Reflexes
Hyperreflexia in serotonin syndrome ... Hyperreflexia #serotonin #syndrome ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical ... #Video #Knee #Reflexes
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... Unresponsive wakefulness syndrome ... • Locked-in syndrome ... Test if patient ... neurology #comatose #diagnosis
Sustained Clonus in Serotonin Syndrome

- Dr. David Juurlink @DavidJuurlink

#Clonus #serotonin #syndrome #PhysicalExam #Clinical #Video #Knee #Reflexes
Clonus in Serotonin Syndrome ... Clonus #serotonin #syndrome ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical ... #Video #Knee #Reflexes
Hepatojugular Reflux (Abdominojugular Test) on Physical Exam

Firm pressure over the liver elicits distension of the jugular
Hepatojugular Reflux ... Abdominojugular Test ... Hepatojugular #Reflux ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #cardiology