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Hoover's Sign

Hoover’s sign refers to inward movement of the lower rib cage during inspiration- instead of
Hoover's Sign ... Hoover’s sign refers ... movement of the lower rib ... hyperexpansion of the lungs ... pulling the inferior ribs
Scoliosis: Pathogenesis and clinical findings (Cobb Angle > 10 Degrees)

 • Incr Axial rotation of thoracic
joints to the ribs ... volume -> Decr lung ... expansion -> Decr lung ... msk #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
15cm long in adults ... pre-determined etiology Signs ... /Symptoms/Complications ... Thompson calf squeeze test ... #msk #orthopedics
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
of respiratory symptoms ... first-line therapies is ... asthma-COPD overlap; ICS ... corticosteroids; LABA = long-acting ... agonist; LAMA = long-acting
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
Froment’s Test for ... Palsy This tests ... Froment's Sign is ... Jeanne’s sign is ... physicalexam #msk #orthopedics
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Adrenals: • Lung ... clue • Blood tests ... ACTH stimulation test ... is not affected ... is affected by
A decision aid for people considering lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography
 
The USPSTF recommends
Do not have any signs ... or symptoms of ... people who do have signs ... or symptoms of ... tissue is removed
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
Bowel Syndrome (IBS ... IBS is NOT a diagnosis ... last 3 months + symptom ... fewer polyps in IBS ... vs non-IBS!
Spurling's Test for Cervical Nerve Root Compression

With the neck in slight extension, ipsilateral flexion and rotation,
Spurling's Test ... The test is positive ... reproduction of symptoms ... #Spurlings #Test ... physicalexam #msk #orthopedics
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 ... #Lellis #Test #Lever ... #Sign #ACL #Injury ... #sports #msk #orthopedics