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Woltman’s sign on Physical Exam

53-year-old man presented with fatigue and sensitivity to cold. A physical examination
sensitivity to cold ... , is a neurologic ... #Reflexes #Delayed ... #Clinical #Video ... #Neurology #Endocrinology
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
- Differential ... • Symptoms and signs ... of injury • Gait ... dysfunction • Abnormal reflexes ... disorders #diagnosis #neurology
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
is completely relaxed ... cervical spinal cord ... #Clinical #Video ... PhysicalExam #Neurology ... #Reflex
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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lumbar spine • MCC ... constipation Differential ... Diagnosis: • Spinal cord ... infarct • HIV related ... diagnosis #causes #neurology
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
multiple spinal cord ... Increased Jaw Jerk reflex ... , Clonus, Spasticity ... conditions listed in differential ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Recurrent Falls Core ... ) - Spinal cord ... positive Romberg sign ... Falls #Diagnosis #Differential ... Evaluation #Geriatrics #Neurology