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Abnormal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Positive) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this positive Simmonds-Thompson test, there is no plantar
Simmonds-Thompson Test ... Simmonds-Thompson test ... squeezing the calf ... #PhysicalExam #Calf ... #Sports #msk #ankle
Normal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Negative) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this normal Simmonds-Thompson test, plantar flexion of the
Simmonds-Thompson Test ... Simmonds-Thompson test ... squeezing the calf ... #PhysicalExam #Calf ... #Sports #msk #orthopedics
Lelli's Test (Lever Sign) for ACL Injury

A fist is placed under the proximal 3rd of the
Lelli's Test (Lever ... proximal 3rd of the calf ... #Lellis #Test #Lever ... physicalexam #sports #msk
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

 • Paresthesia of 5th and medial half of 4th
5th and medial half ... elbow flexion test ... signs #symptoms #msk
Nail Disorders secondary to Systemic Diseases
Nail Fold Abnormality
 • SLE
 • Scleroderma
 • Dermatomyositis
Koilonychia - Spoon-shaped
to transiently halt ... Diabetes Mellitus Half-and-Half ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pulmonary Embolism - Signs and Symptoms
Most Common Presenting SYMPTOMS 
 - Dyspnea at rest or with
- Dyspnea at rest ... Orthopnea (28%) - Calf ... Tachypnea (54%) - Calf
Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... 4 tests for the ... after cross-arm test ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #MSK
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
Intraoperative Thompson Test ... The calf squeeze ... or Thompson test ... The calf squeeze ... physicalexam #surgery #msk
ICU Hypotension - Evaluation Algorithm

OFTEN Mnemonic:

OWN THE PULSE PRESSURE 

FEEL YOUR PATIENT'S LEGS 

TEST FOR FLUID
Hypotension - Evaluation ... Algorithm OFTEN ... PATIENT'S LEGS TEST ... #Hypotension #Evaluation ... #Algorithm #CriticalCare
Metformin in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg or 850 mg once daily
 •
44: Initiate at half ... titrate upwards to half ... #pharmacology #algorithm