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

In this positive Simmonds-Thompson test, there is no plantar
(Positive) for ... flexion of the foot ... #Rupture #Clinical ... #Calf #Sports #msk ... #ankle #orthopedics
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
muscle marks a positive ... the foot using ... accessory muscles (eg ... physicalexam #surgery #msk ... #ankle #orthopedics
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
In a prone position ... plantarflexion of the foot ... #Injury #ankle ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... video #sports #msk
Squeeze Test for Syndesmotic Injury

The squeeze test evaluates for a syndesmotic ankle injury. With the foot
With the foot dorsiflexed ... Pain is a positive ... Syndesmotic #Injury #leg ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Kleiger's Test for Syndesmotic Injury

Kleiger's evaluates for a syndesmotic injury. 
With the knee fixed, the foot
knee fixed, the foot ... Pain is a positive ... Syndesmotic #Injury #leg ... #ankle #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video
Windlass Test for Plantar Fasciitis

Passive extension of the great toe with the ankle in dorsiflexion. A
great toe with the ankle ... A positive sign ... Plantar #Fasciitis #clinical ... #physicalexam #foot ... #podiatry #msk
Windlass Test for Plantar Fasciitis

Passive extension of the great toe with the ankle in dorsiflexion. A
great toe with the ankle ... A positive sign ... Plantar #Fasciitis #clinical ... #physicalexam #foot ... #podiatry #msk
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... previous gaze position ... : • Deep tendon ... • Examine for signs
Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica
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Pathogenesis and Clinical ... gait, strength, reflexes ... Negative Straight Leg ... Raise Test - ... #diagnosis #signs
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... weakness, arms > legs ... life-threatening Differential ... /Edrophonium test ... - Peek sign 2.