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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Diplopia: Diplopia has been explored previously on ddxof. The earlier algorithm
previously on ddxof ... identifying the paretic nerve ... This algorithm uses ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... #Differential #Ddxof
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Ask about precipitating ... Common causes of ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #Ddxof
Left Wrist Drop - Radial Nerve Palsy on Physical Examination

Left hand drop due to compression of
Drop - Radial Nerve ... sleeping as in this case ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #orthopedics #msk ... #sports #neurology
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
fracture, median nerve ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
Test for Ulnar Nerve ... grip weakness caused ... #Palsy #clinical ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
injuries: Axillary nerve ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Anterior #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
anterior interosseous nerve ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Posterior #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... Finger deformity caused ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Finger #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
Is visual loss caused ... disorder of the optic nerve ... thrombosis of short ... Clinical manifestations ... Ophthalmology #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Piriformis Test

The Piriformis test evaluates for pain from sciatic nerve irritation caused by the piriformis muscle.
With
pain from sciatic nerve ... irritation caused ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics