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Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... 4 tests for the ... after cross-arm test ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #MSK
Principal patterns of loss of sensation.
 (a) Thalamic lesion: sensory loss throughout opposite side (rare).
(a) Thalamic lesion ... MS: loss of proprioception ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... GrepMed Recommended Text ... Review in Clinical Neurology
Piriformis Test (FAIR Test - Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation)

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
Piriformis Test ... (FAIR Test - Flexion ... sciatic / gluteal region ... is a positive test ... #physicalexam #msk
Diagnosis and Management of Hyponatremia

#Hyponatremia #Algorithm #Differential #Diagnosis #Management #Nephrology

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#Hyponatremia #Algorithm ... Diagnosis #Management #Nephrology ... GrepMed Recommended Text ... : Nephrology Secrets
Diagnosis and Management of Hypernatremia

#Hypernatremia #Differential #Algorithm #Causes #Nephrology #Diagnosis

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#Differential #Algorithm ... #Causes #Nephrology ... GrepMed Recommended Text ... : Nephrology Secrets
Abnormal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Positive) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this positive Simmonds-Thompson test, there is no plantar
Simmonds-Thompson Test ... Simmonds-Thompson test ... is no plantar flexion ... Simmonds #Thompson #Test ... #Calf #Sports #msk
Pronator Drift Testing for Stroke
Subtle extensor weakness - Sign of Upper motor neuron lesion
In detecting CT/MRI
Upper motor neuron lesion ... 9.2, LR- 0.09 Best ... test characteristics ... physicalexam #diagnosis #neurology
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
Median Nerve Tension ... Test (Upper-Limb ... Neurodynamic Tests ... physicalexam #sports #msk ... #orthopedics #neurology
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
Test (Upper-Limb ... Neurodynamic Tests ... #Test #Peripheral ... physicalexam #sports #msk ... #orthopedics #neurology
Freiberg's Test for Piriformis Syndrome

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, internally rotate the hip.
Pain in the
Freiberg's Test ... sciatic / gluteal region ... is a positive test ... syndrome #Freibergs #Test ... #physicalexam #msk