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Apley's Compression Test on Knee Examination

With the patient in the prone position, Apley's Compression Test evaluates
Test on Knee Examination ... evaluates for a meniscal ... tear. ... Flex the knee to ... #Knee #PhysicalExam
Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect

This maneuver of intermittent light stimulus is called the alternating light test or
It is a clear sign ... the pupillary reflex ... pathway injury. ... Pupillary #Defect #Neurology ... Pupils #MacrusGunn #PhysicalExam
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Awareness • Injury ... • Examine for signs ... If ok with ICU team ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
as follows: the test ... if rapid flexion ... indicative of injury ... #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #Reflex
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Neurologic deficit ... (25%) TEST FOR: ... special ligament/meniscus ... >> LINK TO ACL TEARS ... Rapid reduction
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
cord resulting in rapid ... Presentation: Injury ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Bilateral signs ... negative, MOG-IgG test