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Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
Fully flex wrists ... tingling is a positive ... #Syndrome #Wrist ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
Fully flex wrists ... tingling is a positive ... #Syndrome #Wrist ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
" because the position ... of the infant's arms ... When the face is turned ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #Neurology
Tinel's Test in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Perform a Tinel's test by tapping over the carpal tunnel.
Reproduction of
Test in Carpal Tunnel ... tingling is a positive ... #Syndrome #Wrist ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Carpal Compression Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The carpal compression test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Provide direct
volar side of the wrist ... tingling is a positive ... #Syndrome #Wrist ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... previous gaze position ... previous gaze position ... Decorticate posturing: Arms ... Decerebrate posturing: Arms
Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
A positive response ... A positive Hoffmann ... individuals, and are ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #neurology #UMN
Ulnar Compression Test - Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome

The ulnar compression test evaluates for ulnar tunnel syndrome.
Provide direct
over the ulnar tunnel ... numbness is a positive ... #Syndrome #wrist ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Pronation - C7, C8 Wrist ... , T1 (median) Reflexes ... "waiter's tip" position ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... sensory #motor #arm
Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
Drop Arm Test - ... to 90 degrees, flex ... The test is positive ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #sports #msk #orthopedics