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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
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.
Pivot Shift test for Knee Instability

The patient lies supine while the examiner grasps the leg by
while the examiner grasps ... the leg by the ... The test is positive ... #Knee #Injury #clinical ... #Orthopedics #msk