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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
with: - Thymic tumors ... life-threatening Differential ... Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Roos' Test for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

To perform the Roos' Test abduct the shoulders to 90 degrees,
Outlet Syndrome ... If the patient has ... #Syndrome #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #vascular ... #msk #orthopedics
Roos' Test for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Roos' Test - abduct the shoulders to 90 degrees, flex the
Outlet Syndrome ... If the patient has ... #Syndrome #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #vascular ... #msk #orthopedics
Causes of Neuromuscular Weakness
 • Spinal Cord: Demyelinating Disease (MS), Epidural abscess, Infarction, Syringomyelia, Tetanus, Transverse
Demyelinating Disease (MS ... Myelitis, Trauma, Tumor ... , Myasthenia Gravis ... Weakness #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
gravis has been ... have a thymic tumor ... , and always ask ... #Gravis #PhysicalExam ... ophthalmology #neurology
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Weakness - Differential ... system: Brain tumor ... Postsynaptic: Myasthenia ... #Weakness #Differential ... #Diagnosis #neurology
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Hearing Loss - Differential ... include a: • Neurologic ... Cranial nerves - tumors ... • Outer Ear: ... II ○ Susac’s syndrome
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Enhancement - TM and tumor ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... , Hep A/B/CMV, TB ... diagnosis #management #neurology ... #differential
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Neurologic deficit ... Neurologic injuries ... nerve injury (25%) TEST ... Check hip and ankle ... Posterior #Injury #msk