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Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
One hip is maximally ... contralateral leg ... flexes at the knee ... Contracture #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
found in newborn ... face is turned to one ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... Neurology #Peds #Pediatrics
Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
predominantly flexor ... tone of the newborn ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Tone - Leg Recoil on Physical Exam
To test leg recoil, the legs are fully flexed on
Tone - Leg Recoil ... Physical Exam To test ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Tone - Leg Traction on Physical Exam
Leg traction is done by holding the leg by the
Tone - Leg Traction ... The knee should ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexibility

Patient lays supine, one hip is maximally flexed to the patient's chest,
Patient lays supine, one ... contralateral leg ... flexes at the knee ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video
Lower Extremity Tone on Physical Exam
Assessing motor function of the lower extremities begins with passive range
Next, flex and extend ... the hips, the knees ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Prone Position on Newborn Physical Exam
The strength and tone of the neck extensors can be tested
The neck flexors ... for head lag and ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Tone - Head Control on Physical Exam
The strength and tone of the neck extensors can be
The neck flexors ... for head lag and ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Locked-in syndrome ... Motor/Sensory: • Tone ... withdrawal, abnormal flexor ... wrists clenched; legs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam