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Clarke's Test (Patellar Grind Test)

Indicates Patellofemoral dysfunction.
 - Patient with knee in extension. Push posterior on
of patella then ask ... the quadriceps muscle ... - Positive sign ... Patellofemoral #msk
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... this specific case ... #Hoffmanns #Sign ... #Reflex #Positive ... clinical #video #neurology
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
Clonus, Babinski’s sign ... • Lhermitte’s sign ... pupillary defect SIGNS ... Signs and symptoms ... #treatment #MS
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
in diminished muscle ... Respiratory muscles ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
grip weakness caused ... Froment's Sign is ... Jeanne’s sign is ... #Froments #Sign ... #physicalexam #msk
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
of UMN and LMN signs ... of UMN and LMN signs ... both UMN and LMN signs ... EMG: LMN Signs in ... diagnosis column Treatment
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
and bag-valve mask ... continuous vital sign ... Pharmacologic treatment ... The focus is on ... Management #Emergency #Neurology
Romberg's Test for Proprioception
History: First described in the 19th century in patients with tabes dorsalis (later
syphilis) Meaning: Positive ... test (Romberg's sign ... Observe when patient closes ... open and closed Positive ... Rombergs #Test #neurology
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Prevalence: 1-2 cases ... emotions - A positive ... Testing anti-GAD (positive ... Person Syndrome Treatment ... #neurology
Hypotension in Anesthesiology - Differential Diagnosis and Management 

Initial checklist: 
 - Verify BP (e.g. surgeon
Check other vital signs ... Inform surgeon (ask ... compression) Initial treatment ... Head down position