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The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Evaluation of a Comatose ... for presence of clonus ... If ok with ICU team ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
accompanied by a clonus ... middle finger. 2) Ask ... #Positive #Abnormal ... clinical #video #neurology ... #PhysicalExam
Apley's Compression Test on Knee Examination

With the patient in the prone position, Apley's Compression Test evaluates
evaluates for a meniscal ... tear. ... Flex the knee to ... #PhysicalExam # ... video #sports #msk
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Neurologic deficit ... Neurologic injuries ... special ligament/meniscus ... >> LINK TO ACL TEARS ... Posterior #Injury #msk