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Plantar Reflex (Babinski) Equivalents
Plantar toe reflex - Babinski - Move an object along the lateral aspect
Plantar Reflex ( ... on the Achilles tendon ... Shin-toe reflex ... and release #Diagnosis ... #Neurology #PhysicalExam
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet Finger Absence ... terminal extensor tendon ... Exam: Swollen and tender ... Discharge with orthpedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Woltman’s sign on Physical Exam

53-year-old man presented with fatigue and sensitivity to cold. A physical examination
the ankle jerk reflex ... evaluation confirmed a diagnosis ... phase of a deep-tendon ... reflex, is a neurologic ... Clinical #Video #Neurology
Woltman’s sign on Physical Exam - Hi-Res .mp4 version here: https://www.grepmed.com/images/13248

53-year-old man presented with fatigue and
the ankle jerk reflex ... evaluation confirmed a diagnosis ... phase of a deep-tendon ... reflex, is a neurologic
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
unresponsiveness; the absence ... Differential Diagnosis ... : • Deep tendon ... #PhysicalExam #neurology ... #comatose #diagnosis
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
the Achilles’ tendon ... The absence of plantar ... able to plantar flex ... ability to plantar flex ... #ankle #orthopedics
Upper Versus Lower Motor Neuron Findings

Denervation near the target muscle fibers (lower motor neuron disease) results
limb of spinal reflexes ... The absence of nourishing ... Versus #Findings #Diagnosis ... #Table #Neurology
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
 •
Differential Diagnosis ... bulbocavernosus reflex ... wink test - reflex ... #differential #diagnosis ... #causes #neurology
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
Test for Achilles Tendon ... position, Achilles tendon ... Flex the knee to ... Absence of plantarflexion ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
bladder and rectal reflex ... Injury #Syndromes #diagnosis ... symptoms #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology