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The Spectrum of Tuberculosis

As shown in the graphic from our Primer, exposure to M. tuberculosis can
elimination of the pathogen ... tuberculin skin test ... (TST) or interferon-gamma ... Testing #Results #TST ... IGRA #Spectrum #Table
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
Thomas' Test for ... rises off the table ... Video via @open_michigan ... #Thomas #Test ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
Lelli's Test (Lever Sign) for ACL Injury

A fist is placed under the proximal 3rd of the
Lelli's Test (Lever ... rises from the table ... rise from the table ... #Lellis #Test #Lever ... ligament #clinical #video
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
Hoffman's sign means upper ... Hoffmann's reflex test ... Abnormal #clinical #video
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
Intraoperative Thompson Test ... To perform the test ... the examination table ... patients may be able ... sports #clinical #video
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
Nerve Tension Test ... (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic ... Tests, ULNT1) ... Nerve #Tension #Test ... ULTT1 #clinical #video
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
Nerve Tension Test ... (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic ... Tests, ULNT2) ... Nerve #Tension #Test ... ULTT2 #clinical #video
Positive Varus Stress Test in LCL Injury

Interesting knee injury in a young basketball player who landed
Positive Varus Stress Test ... injury, we are able ... Positive #Clinical #Video
Ulnar Fovea Sign Test for Fovea Disruption

Useful for patients with pain along the ulnar aspect of
Ulnar Fovea Sign Test ... the elbow on a table ... The test is positive ... #Fovea #Sign #Test ... wrist #clinical #video
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
functional status - Able ... metabolic equivalent able ... determine if stress test ... Stable patients ... undergoing AAA or upper