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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 ... #Hand #Orthopedics
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
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
unresponsiveness; the absence ... • Gag reflex ... • Cough reflex ... : • Deep tendon ... #PhysicalExam #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
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... cord function and reflex ... tone), and an absent ... bulbocarvenosus reflex ... Hypovolemic Shock #Orthopedics
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
muscle weakness • Absent ... • Decreased / Absent ... Reflexes: Arms ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #neurology
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
muscle weakness, absent ... depressed deep tendon ... reflexes ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Median Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Median nerve is the nerve of pre-axial hand function; pinch, delicate
and thumb do not flex ... TAN for (Biceps) Tendon ... Anatomy #diagnosis #neurology ... #orthopedics
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Spasticity - Reflexes ... : decreased or absent ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #differential