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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex) in a patient with Multiple Sclerosis

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
(finger flexor reflex ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... diseases, the reflexes ... may be pendular ... #Video #Signs #PhysicalExam
Seesaw Nystagmus 

Sawtooth or seesaw nystagmus is an unusual but characteristic type of nystagmus. Typically there
elevation in one eye ... Nystagmus can be pendulum ... The pendular shape ... vestibulo-ocular reflex ... nystagmus #sawtooth #physicalexam
Abnormal Doll's Eye (Oculocephalic) Reflex on Physical Examination

Normally, a patient's eyes should move in the opposite
Abnormal Doll's Eye ... Oculocephalic) Reflex ... Normally, a patient's eyes ... Oculocephalic #Reflex ... #PhysicalExam #
Seesaw nystagmus 
-> eye move in an opposed vertical fashion (one goes up while the other
nystagmus -> eye ... torsion of the eyes ... , eye moving down ... can be either pendular ... #ocular #PhysicalExam
Ever wanted to check pupillary light reflex in an eye that's swollen shut? Remember this trick:

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pupillary light reflex ... in an eye that's ... Ultrasound swollen ... eye 2. ... Pupillary #Light #Reflex
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Test downward eye ... coma Abnormal Eye ... lesion • Roving eye ... usually of frontal eye ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Approach to an Eye Exam

1. History
2. Obvious Physical Trauma
3. Initial Assessment
  A. Visual Acuity
Approach to an Eye ... Light Reflex, Accommodation ... Ophthalmology #PhysicalExam
Hypothyroidism – symptoms and signs.

Symptoms: 
Tiredness/malaise, 
Weight gain,
Anorexia,
Cold intolerance, 
Poor memory,
Change in appearance, 
Depression, 
Poor libido,
Goitre, Puffy eyes ... Slow-relaxing reflexes ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Oculomasticatory Myorhythmia

Pendular vergence oscillations of the eyes + concurrent contractions of the masticatory muscles.  It's
Myorhythmia Pendular ... oscillations of the eyes ... neurology #ocular #physicalexam
Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
Reflexes - Deep ... Tendon Reflexes ... hammer using a pendular ... the thumb with a pendular ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam