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Normal (Negative) Babinski / Plantar Reflex

The plantar reflex is a reflex elicited when the sole of
Babinski / Plantar Reflex ... The plantar reflex ... is a reflex elicited ... stimulated with a blunt instrument ... causes a downward
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
this specific case ... middle finger. 2) Ask ... the patient to relax ... Hoffmanns #Sign #Reflex
Positive (Abnormal) Babinski Reflex / Plantar Reflex

The plantar reflex is a reflex elicited when the sole
Abnormal) Babinski Reflex ... / Plantar Reflex ... The plantar reflex ... stimulated with a blunt instrument ... causes a downward
Marcus Gunn Pupil - Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect (RAPD)
Definition: Afferent loop of the pupillary light reflex
pupillary light reflex ... Optic nerve* (main cause ... neuritis due to MS
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Causes:
 • Large lumbar degenerative disc herniation (central)
 • Severe lumbar spondylosis
 • Neoplasm
Equina Syndrome Causes ... of normal leg reflexes ... CaudaEquina #Syndrome #MSK
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
joint capsule cause ... joint & passively flex ... finger at PIP 2) Flex ... MCP & passively flex ... clinical #video #msk
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
: • 1400 new cases ... 10-33% develop MS ... • 75-90% of cases ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Infectious causes
COVID-19 - A Seattle Intensivist's One-Page Cheat-Sheet on COVID-19 v2.7 Updated March 26 2020

(v2.7) incorporating newer
v2.3) updated to reflect ... 31 • First US case ... unilateral* • POCUS
Intramuscular Calf Hematoma on POCUS
80 y/o older man. CAD + DAPT.  Working on fishing boat.
Calf Hematoma on POCUS ... POCUS with no DVT ... hematoma In this case ... look for other causes ... #msk #ultrasound
Full thickness Supraspinatus Tear on POCUS

Utilise resisted tests to further assess tendon integrity when using MSK
Supraspinatus Tear on POCUS ... integrity when using MSK ... ultrasound...a case ... Ultrasound Site - MSK ... #pocus