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Abnormal (Positive) Babinski Sign on Physical Exam

Dorsiflexion of the great toe with or without fanning of
Abnormal (Positive ... ) Babinski Sign ... pyramidal tract dysfunction ... #Babinski #Sign ... clinical #video #reflex
Radiculopathy: Signs and Symptoms
 • Back/Neck Pain
 • Decr Range of motion
 • Abnormal posturing
 •
Radiculopathy: Signs ... of motion • Abnormal ... • Decr tendon reflexes ... Radiculopathy #MSK ... #diagnosis #signs
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Severe injury/dysfunction ... etiology of coma Abnormal ... flexion withdrawal, abnormal ... decortication), abnormal ... • Examine for signs
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... middle finger. 2) Ask ... #Hoffmanns #Sign ... #Reflex #Positive ... #Abnormal #clinical
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Causes:
 • Large lumbar degenerative disc herniation (central)
 • Severe lumbar spondylosis
 • Neoplasm
lumbar spine Signs ... Areflexia (loss of normal ... leg reflexes) ... bladder/bowel dysfunction ... CaudaEquina #Syndrome #MSK
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
Upper Extremity Dysfunction ... deficiencies -> Sphincter dysfunction ... bladder and rectal reflex ... pathophysiology #signs ... #symptoms #msk
IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
IDSA Algorithm for ... with systemic signs ... per minute) or abnormal ... evidence of organ dysfunction ... #SSTIs #Algorithm
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
• Symptoms and signs ... injury • Gait is abnormal ... Bowel and bladder dysfunction ... • Abnormal reflexes ... differential #algorithm
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
bowel or bladder dysfunction ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... Autonomic Dysfunction ... • Bilateral signs ... Sjogren's • CSF: - Abnormal
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... Performance thorough ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... with valvular dysfunction ... or LV dysfunction