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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Myasthenia Gravis ... of Myasthenia Gravis ... chewing, loss of smile ... /Edrophonium test ... #management #neurology
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
Myasthenia gravis ... #Gravis #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #ophthalmology ... #neurology
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
reflex) Flexion ... the thumb and flexion ... #reflex #clinical ... #hand #video #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Boyes' Test - Flexor ... Inability to flex ... #finger #hand # ... PhysicalExam #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics
Piriformis Test (FAIR Test - Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation)

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
(FAIR Test - Flexion ... Internal Rotation) Flex ... sciatica #lumbar #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
MCP & passively flex ... to do with both hands ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #msk #PIP
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
test itself involves ... when there is flexion ... thumb on the same hand ... #video #neurology ... #physicalexam
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
Inability to flex ... Jersey #Finger #Hand ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
middle finger. 2) Ask ... the hand. 3) Now ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology ... #PhysicalExam
Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
to 90 degrees, flex ... to 30 degrees, and ... Tear #Shoulder #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics