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Inverted Supinator Test

Useful for identifying a lesion at the C5-C6 spinal cord level.  Tapping the
Inverted Supinator Test ... extension and wrist ... An abnormal response ... #Reflex #neurology ... #orthopedics #msk
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Unresponsive wakefulness syndrome ... • Locked-in syndrome ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Ober's Test for TFL/ITB Inflammation

With the patient in the lateral position, affected side up.  The
In a normal test ... #Iliotibial #Band ... #Syndrome #ITBand ... knee #clinical #video ... physicalexam #sports #msk
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
life-threatening Differential ... EMG Findings: ... /Edrophonium test ... - Peek sign 2. ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Signs and Symptoms Associated With Different Headache Etiologies
 • Nonfocal mental status changes - Meningitis, encephalitis,
Signs and Symptoms ... changes with focal findings ... Hypertension with normal ... #headache #signs ... symptoms #clues #differential
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
binding) were ordered ... such as cogan sign ... always ask your ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... ophthalmology #neurology
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Cord Disorders - Differential ... lesion: Clinical findings ... signs below the ... MCTD, Sjogren syndrome ... disorders #diagnosis #neurology
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Hearing Loss - Differential ... include a: • Neurologic ... : • Normal: Air ... II ○ Susac’s syndrome ... Noise trauma ○ MS
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Bacterial Meningitis - Differential ... Arboviruses: - West ... Acute meningeal signs ... rigidity) • Altered mental ... #diagnosis #neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
findings of varying ... • Bilateral signs ... Sjogren's • CSF: - Abnormal ... Oligoclonal IgG bands ... #differential