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The Golden Gate Bridge is presented as a visual metaphor for different constructs of frailty
#Geriatrics #Frailty
The Golden Gate ... for different constructs ... Frailty #Bridge #Construct
Cremasteric Reflex

The cremasteric reflex is elicited by stroking the inner part of the thigh, causing the
Cremasteric Reflex ... The cremasteric reflex ... cremaster muscle to contract ... The cremasteric reflex ... #Cremasteric #Reflex
Myelopathy - Injury to the entire spinal cord - Signs and Symptoms
 • Ataxia (early sign)
Hyperreflexia (deep-tendon reflex ... signs #symptoms #msk
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
The following #reflexes ... each deep tendon reflex ... The reflex response ... The biceps reflex ... abdominal muscles contract
Posteromedial Instability on Knee Exam
This is what a knee with posteromedial instability looks like. Notice the
separate limbs to reconstruct ... PhysicalExam #Injury #MSK
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
middle finger. 2) Ask ... the patient to relax ... Hoffmanns #Sign #Reflex
TREMOR
Involuntary, rhythmic, shaking movement of part of the body
Occur when muscles repeatedly contract and relax.
Classification:
1. Physiologic
muscles repeatedly contract ... and relax.
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms and Signs
Hypothyroidism:
 - General - From asymptomatic to myxedema coma, “Like
• Tendon Reflex ... • Increased Reflexes ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc
Radiculopathy: Signs and Symptoms
 • Back/Neck Pain
 • Decr Range of motion
 • Abnormal posturing
 •
• Decr tendon reflexes ... Radiculopathy #MSK
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
bladder and rectal reflex ... signs #symptoms #msk