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Clarke's Test (Patellar Grind Test)

Indicates Patellofemoral dysfunction.
 - Patient with knee in extension. Push posterior on
Grind Test) ... of patella then ask ... - Positive sign ... Patellofemoral #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Rotator Cuff Syndrome - SITS
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularis.
Causes: Calcific supraspinatus tendinitis 
Signs: painful abduction
Causes: Calcific ... supraspinatus tendinitis Signs ... arm, empty can test ... Cuff #Syndrome #orthopedics ... diagnosis #sports #MSK
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
with vascular causes ... positional episodes caused ... test (posterior ... test Méniére's ... Vertigo #Algorithm #differential
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
Froment’s Test for ... grip weakness caused ... clinical #video #neurology ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Lelli's Test (Lever Sign) for ACL Injury

A fist is placed under the proximal 3rd of the
Lelli's Test (Lever ... Sign) for ACL Injury ... Positive on the ... physicalexam #sports #msk ... #orthopedics
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Hypertension - Differential ... Doppler ultrasound; MRA ... conditions (supine position ... CT or MRI scan of ... #Hypertension #Differential
Ulnar Fovea Sign Test for Fovea Disruption

Useful for patients with pain along the ulnar aspect of
Ulnar Fovea Sign ... The test is positive ... #Ulnar #Fovea #Sign ... #physicalexam #orthopedics ... #msk #sports
Romberg's Test for Proprioception
History: First described in the 19th century in patients with tabes dorsalis (later
syphilis) Meaning: Positive ... sign) → Proprioceptive ... Observe when patient closes ... open and closed Positive ... #neurology #diagnosis
Positive Varus Stress Test in LCL Injury

Interesting knee injury in a young basketball player who landed
Positive Varus Stress ... Test in LCL Injury ... An MRI confirmed ... PhysicalExam #Sports #Orthopedics ... collateral #ligament #msk
Pathologic / Fragility Fractures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Tumours
 - See Bone Lesions Scheme
Paget's Disease
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spine/Pelvis - Positive ... Fractures #Pathologic #MSK ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Orthopedics ... #Causes