30 results
Rotator Cuff Syndrome - SITS
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularis.
Causes: Calcific supraspinatus tendinitis 
Signs: painful abduction
Rotator Cuff Syndrome ... painful abduction of arm ... , empty can test ... +ve #Rotator #Cuff ... diagnosis #sports #MSK
Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
4 tests for the ... Cross-arm shoulder ... extension after cross-arm ... test 4. ... #MSK
Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
Drop Arm Test - ... Tear The drop arm ... test evaluates ... to 90 degrees, flex ... video #sports #msk
Neer's Test - Shoulder Examination

Neer's test assesses for possible rotator cuff impingement.
Stabilize the scapula and with
possible rotator cuff ... down, passively flex ... the arm. ... #rotator #cuff ... video #sports #msk
Hawkin's Test - Shoulder Examination

Hawkin's test assesses for possible rotator cuff impingement.
Stabilize the scapula, passively abduct
possible rotator cuff ... to 90 degrees, flex ... 30 degrees, and flex ... impingement #rotator #cuff ... video #sports #msk
Hawkin's Test - Shoulder Examination

Hawkin's test assesses for possible rotator cuff impingement.
Stabilize the scapula, passively abduct
possible rotator cuff ... to 90 degrees, flex ... 30 degrees, and flex ... impingement #rotator #cuff ... video #sports #msk
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome (SIS): Signs and Symptoms

Repetitive Overhead Activity, Scapular Dyskinesis -> Scapulohumeral mechanics become altered
underlying rotator cuff ... Syndrome + Painful arc ... test - Pain at ... pain + Hawkin's test ... signs #symptoms #msk
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Syndrome Testing Algorithm ... dexamethasone suppression test ... Then measure at 8 am ... Urine Free by LC-MS ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
The algorithm below ... shows how pre-test ... ) and negative Reller ... PCR would cause harm ... decision tools are
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Blood Supply: - AVM ... dysfunction • Abnormal reflexes ... : Areflexia UMN ... plantar response LMN ... differential #algorithm