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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome (SIS): Signs and Symptoms

Repetitive Overhead Activity, Scapular Dyskinesis -> Scapulohumeral mechanics become altered
Syndrome (SIS): Signs ... and Symptoms ... + Painful arc test ... + Hawkin's test ... #symptoms #msk
Spurling's Test - Cervical Root Impingement

Spurling's Test evaluates for cervical root impingement.
With the head extended and
impingement. ... head extended and ... Reproduction of pain ... #PhysicalExam # ... video #sports #msk
Distraction Test for Cervical Radiculopathy

 • Indicates compression of neural structures at the intervertebral foramen or
• Positive signis ... a decrease in symptoms ... in upper limb pain ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #orthopedics #msk
Painful Arc Test for Subacromial Impingement

The patient elevates the arm in the scapular plane, then slowly
for Subacromial Impingement ... if there is pain ... #Sign #Subacromial ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #orthopedics #msk
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
systemic sx + signs ... claudication: pain ... the “Chewing gum test ... them, but urgent rheumatology ... #Management
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
meningitis), MCC CNS symptoms ... Nonsurgical abdominal pain ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #signs #symptoms ... #rheumatology #
Optic Neuritis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Epidemiology: Female (75%), 18-50 years,
caucasian
 • Symptoms: Moderate visual
Management • ... caucasian • Symptoms ... Moderate orbital pain ... Unilateral • Signs ... #treatment #rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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branches • GCA ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms ... purpura: strong sign ... retinopathy Lab Tests ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
Management Summary ... Vertical (22%) ... Romana's sign ... /symptoms, positive ... 80%) (abdominal pain
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
indicators of cortical ... Possible responses to pain ... • Examine for signs ... Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam