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Rotator Cuff Syndrome - SITS
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularis.
Causes: Calcific supraspinatus tendinitis 
Signs: painful abduction
Causes: Calcific ... arm, empty can test ... Cuff #Syndrome #orthopedics ... #diagnosis #sports ... #MSK #anatomy #
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... • Drugs: Oral ... spots associated ... #Differential #
The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
The head impulse test ... of AVS and negative ... (normal) in 85% ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #AVS
Hamstring Flexibility Test

Hamstring flexibility testing can also be performed with the hip and knee flexed to
Hamstring Flexibility Test ... performed with the hip ... and knee flexed ... but if not the angle ... #msk #orthopedics
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
grip weakness caused ... clinical #video #neurology ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports ... #hand
Supine Napoleon Test for Subscapularis Tear

The patient is instructed to place his hand on his belly
hand on his belly ... and asked to move ... (normal) if they ... physicalexam #shoulder #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Piriformis Test

The Piriformis test evaluates for pain from sciatic nerve irritation caused by the piriformis muscle.
With
nerve irritation caused ... to 90 degrees and ... #Hip #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... with vascular causes ... positional episodes caused ... Vertigo #Algorithm #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Ober's Test for TFL/ITB Inflammation

With the patient in the lateral position, affected side up.  The
The examiner supports ... In a normal test ... #Iliotibial #Band ... #physicalexam #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
- Differential ... Diagnosis and Workup ... K), H. pylori test ... (CVID, WAS), (neurologic ... #Diagnosis #Causes