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Rotator Cuff Syndrome - SITS
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularis.
Causes: Calcific supraspinatus tendinitis 
Signs: painful abduction
Rotator Cuff Syndrome ... arm, empty can test ... +ve #Rotator #Cuff ... diagnosis #sports #MSK
Approach to Cuff Leak Test and Laryngeal Edema
A new joint practice guideline by the ATS and
Approach to Cuff ... Leak Test and Laryngeal ... the basis of the algorithm ... patients without a cuff ... CriticalCare #CuffLeak #Test
Neer's Test - Shoulder Examination

Neer's test assesses for possible rotator cuff impingement.
Stabilize the scapula and with
Neer's Test - Shoulder ... possible rotator cuff ... Stabilize the scapula ... #rotator #cuff ... video #sports #msk
Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... 4 tests for the ... after cross-arm test ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #MSK
Evaluating a Patient with Presumed Cushing Syndrome

#Cushings #Syndrome #Disease #Algorithm #Workup #Dexamethasone #Suppression #Test #diagnosis
Syndrome #Disease #Algorithm ... #Workup #Dexamethasone ... #Suppression #Test
Hawkin's Test - Shoulder Examination

Hawkin's test assesses for possible rotator cuff impingement.
Stabilize the scapula, passively abduct
Hawkin's Test - ... possible rotator cuff ... Stabilize the scapula ... impingement #rotator #cuff ... video #sports #msk
Hawkin's Test - Shoulder Examination

Hawkin's test assesses for possible rotator cuff impingement.
Stabilize the scapula, passively abduct
Hawkin's Test - ... possible rotator cuff ... Stabilize the scapula ... impingement #rotator #cuff ... video #sports #msk
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome (SIS): Signs and Symptoms

Repetitive Overhead Activity, Scapular Dyskinesis -> Scapulohumeral mechanics become altered
underlying rotator cuff ... + Painful arc test ... stabilizing the scapula ... pain + Hawkin's test ... signs #symptoms #msk
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Check pregnancy test ... affects diagnostic workup ... Hyperthyroid #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Workup #Endocrinology
Algorithm for Investigation of Abnormal Coagulation Tests
- Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT and Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT

Dr.
Algorithm for Investigation ... Abnormal Coagulation Tests ... DrEricStrong #Algorithm ... Hematology #Diagnosis #Workup