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Positive Hoffmann’s Test (Finger Flexor Reflex) on Physical Examination

Indicates cervical spinal cord compression in this patient
Positive Hoffmann’s Test ... Examination Indicates ... Hoffmanns #Reflex #test
Clarke's Test (Patellar Grind Test)

Indicates Patellofemoral dysfunction.
 - Patient with knee in extension. Push posterior on
Clarke's Test (Patellar ... Grind Test) ... Indicates Patellofemoral ... _ #Clarkes #Test
Acromegaly Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Adults – enlarged facial or acral features, abnormal musculoskeletal growth
Testing Algorithm INDICATIONS ... linear growth Tests ... Glucose Tolerance Test ... Growth Hormone (GH) test
Sensitivity is the proportion of truly diseased persons in the screened population who are identified as
the screening test ... Sensitivity indicates ... probability that the test ... identified by the test ... the screening test
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Test downward eye ... Test if patient ... gaze position; indicates ... gaze position; indicates ... document response (tests
FABER Maneuver: Flexion, ABduction, External Rotation 

Tips to distinguish SI joint pain from other areas of
) - If pain: indicates ... If limited ROM: indicates ... How good is this test
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
antibody (ANA) test ... ; if positive, test ... result is a strong indicator ... Screening Tests ... Screening Tests
McMurray Test for Meniscal Injury on Knee Examination

From knee flexion to extension, assess for snapping, clicking,
McMurray Test for ... + Varus stress indicates ... Valgus stress indicates ... #McMurray #Test
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Standard Stim test ... than 18, this indicates ... #Stimulation #Test
McMurray Test for Meniscal Injury on Knee Examination

From flexion to extension, assess for snapping, clicking, locking
McMurray Test for ... + Varus stress indicates ... Valgus stress indicates ... #McMurray #Test