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Rotator Cuff Syndrome - SITS
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularis.
Causes: Calcific supraspinatus tendinitis 
Signs: painful abduction
Causes: Calcific ... arm, empty can test ... Cuff #Syndrome #orthopedics ... #diagnosis #sports ... #MSK #anatomy #
Spurling's Test for Cervical Nerve Root Compression

With the neck in slight extension, ipsilateral flexion and rotation,
Spurling's Test ... ipsilateral flexion and ... reproduction of symptoms ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Tuberculosis: can cause ... Serum DHEAS Diagnosis ... clue • Blood tests ... ACTH stimulation test ... endocrinology #diagnosis
Knee Examination
Right Knee - Examination maneuvers include the Lachman (ACL), anterior drawer (ACL), Lateral pivot shift,
meniscal integrity) and ... meniscal integrity) tests ... #Diagnosis #Sports ... McMurray #Drawer #Test ... #msk
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
Froment’s Test for ... grip weakness caused ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports ... #hand
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
Thompson calf squeeze test ... TendonRupture #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms ... pathophysiology #msk ... #orthopedics
Piriformis Test (FAIR Test - Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation)

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
Piriformis Test ... , Adduction, and ... degrees, then adduct and ... #physicalexam #msk ... #sports #orthopedics
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... with vascular causes ... positional episodes caused ... No auditory symptoms ... Long symptom-free
Myasthenia Gravis
Signs, Symptoms and Testing - Likelihood Ratios
Does this patient have myasthenia gravis?
JAMA. 2005 Apr 20;293(15):1906-14.
Gravis Signs, Symptoms ... and Testing - Likelihood ... Rest Test - Anticholinesterase ... Test - Quiver ... eye movements #Diagnosis
Crank Test for Labral Tear of the Shoulder

To perform the Crank Test, fully abduct the shoulder
Crank Test for Labral ... abduct the shoulder and ... Internally and externally ... video #sports #msk ... #orthopedics