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Abnormal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Positive) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this positive Simmonds-Thompson test, there is no plantar
Test (Positive) ... flexion of the foot ... #Abnormal #Positive ... #Rupture #Clinical ... #Sports #msk #ankle
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
The clinician squeezes ... muscle marks a positive ... the foot using ... #msk #sports #clinical ... video #tendon #ankle
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
In a prone position ... Flex the knee to ... plantarflexion of the foot ... #Injury #ankle ... #PhysicalExam #clinical
Strabismus - Ocular Misalignment - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Phoria:
 • Latent deviation
 • Symmetrical corneal light reflex,
Strabismus - Ocular ... corneal light reflex ... positive cover/ ... - Comitant Angle ... Algorithm #Causes #Ophthalmology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... previous gaze position ... previous gaze position ... • Examine for signs
Periorbital Cellulitis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Definitions:
a. Dacryoadenitis: infection of the lacrimal glands
b. Conjunctivitis: inflammation of the
Pathogenesis and Clinical ... : - extra-ocular ... movements and globe position ... - pupillary reflex ... #diagnosis #signs
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
association • M > F Clinical ... Skin lesions • Positive ... Behcet disease) Differential ... inhibitors • Uveitis- Ophthalmology ... diagnosis #management #signs
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
Diagnosis = clinical ... very remarkable w/differential ... the “Chewing gum test ... Biopsies remain positive ... required +/- prompt ophthalmology