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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Positive Hoffmann's sign ... #Hoffmanns #sign ... reflex #clinical #hand ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #neurology
Wartenberg Sign in Ulnar Neuropathy

Abnormal abductor the fifth finger due to ulnar neuropathy ( weakness of
Wartenberg Sign ... #Wartenberg #Sign ... Ulnar #Neuropathy #hand ... #physicalexam #neurology ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
"Terry Thomas" sign ... space >3 mm on PA ... ("Terry Thomas sign ... onto outstretched hand ... #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
anterior sail sign ... posterior fat pad ... onto outstretched hand ... can't make A-OK sign ... #Orthopedics #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
anterior sail sign ... posterior fat pad ... onto outstretched hand ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Orthopedics #MSK
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
Algorithm for the Management ... bag-valve mask ... continuous vital sign ... The focus is on ... #Emergency #Neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
syndrome - Myotonic dystrophy ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Apnea/poor effort, Signs ... ) • Use POCUS ... chest: needle/finger ... ↓ BP is a late sign ... normalized vital signs