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Oppositional Grasp Weakness in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Dysfunction of the six- Opposition weakness-in carpal tunnel syndrome with
Oppositional Grasp ... Pincer grasp is ... of the median nerve ... & Ulnar nerve ( ... #clinical #video
Causes of Neuromuscular Weakness
 • Spinal Cord: Demyelinating Disease (MS), Epidural abscess, Infarction, Syringomyelia, Tetanus, Transverse
Neuromuscular Weakness ... Tumor • Motor Nerves ... injury, Sarcoid ... heavy metals), Critical ... #differential #diagnosis
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
meningococcal, H1N1) Clinical ... Guillain-Barre Clinical ... • Pain: Due to nerve ... Guillain-Barre Diagnosis ... #diagnosis #management
Pivot Shift test for Knee Instability

The patient lies supine while the examiner grasps the leg by
Shift test for Knee ... while the examiner grasps ... indicating likely ACL Injury ... #Injury #clinical ... #video #PhysicalExam
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Clinical Picture ... Brain stem/Cranial nerve ... Clinical DX: - ... - Repetitive nerve ... #management #neurology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
- Differential Diagnosis ... Framework and Management ... Dermatomyositis Clinical ... Muscle pain - Weakness ... #Management #causes
Lachman Test for ACL Injury

The patient lies supine and with the knee in ~20-30 degrees of
Lachman Test for ACL Injury ... supine and with the knee ... and the other grasps ... Cruciate #Ligament #clinical ... #video #physicalexam
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... transplantation CLINICAL ... specific therapy, the clinician ... Guillain #Barre #Syndrome ... #diagnosis #management
Ober's Test for TFL/ITB Inflammation

With the patient in the lateral position, affected side up.  The
The patient grasps ... the bottom knee ... supports the upper knee ... Iliotibial #Band #Syndrome ... #clinical #video
Statin Induced Muscle Toxicity - Summary

Clinical Presentation:
 • Elevations of serum creatine kinase with proximal myalgia
Toxicity - Summary Clinical ... proximal myalgia and weakness ... Direct muscle injury ... IU/I • SAMS clinical ... #management #treatment