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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Myasthenia Gravis ... Gravis is an autoimmune ... chewing, loss of smile ... immunologic assay - MuSK ... #management #neurology
Causes of Peripheral Weakness without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Objective Weakness
 • Cardio-pulmonary disease
Causes of Peripheral ... Objective Weakness • Cardio-pulmonary ... Gravis • Lambert-Eaton ... Myasthenic Syndrome ... #Weakness #Neurology
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
Myasthenia gravis ... may include a Tensilon ... tumor, and always ask ... #clinical #video ... ophthalmology #neurology
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
Median Nerve Tension ... #Test #Peripheral ... ULTT2 #clinical #video ... physicalexam #sports #msk ... #orthopedics #neurology
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
Median Nerve Tension ... #Test #Peripheral ... ULTT1 #clinical #video ... physicalexam #sports #msk ... #orthopedics #neurology
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac ... Lesions Of The Peripheral ... Postsynaptic: Myasthenia ... Gravis - Lack ... Differential #Diagnosis #neurology