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REBEL Review 54: Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation

R Time - Time to start forming clot 
K Time -
Thromboelastogram (TEG ... reaches a fixed strength ... Alpha angle - ... amplitude of the TEG ... thromboelastogram #TEG
Positive Paper Grip Test

Testing for intrinsic foot activation/strength.  It's felt that Hallux Grip strength can
Positive Paper Grip Test ... general foot and ankle ... Video: Liz Bayley ... #Paper #Grip #Test ... foot #clinical #video
Abnormal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Positive) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this positive Simmonds-Thompson test, there is no plantar
Simmonds-Thompson Test ... Simmonds-Thompson test ... Simmonds #Thompson #Test ... Rupture #Clinical #Video ... #Sports #msk #ankle
In a patient in the supine position, raising the leg with the knee extended stretches the
A positive test ... knee when the angle ... test (Fajersztajn ... ’s test) involves ... This test is 90%
Thromboelastogram Interpretation
Reaction Time (R Value):
 - Time till initiation of fibrin clot
 - Treatment: FFP, protamine
K
Fibrinogen α-angle ... ): - Maximum strength ... Thromboelastogram #TEG
Normal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Negative) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this normal Simmonds-Thompson test, plantar flexion of the
Simmonds-Thompson Test ... Simmonds-Thompson test ... Simmonds #Thompson #Test ... Rupture #Clinical #Video ... #orthopedics #ankle
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG ... formation • α - alpha angle ... - the angle tangent ... reflects total clot strength ... @nickmmark #TEG
Squeeze Test for Syndesmotic Injury

The squeeze test evaluates for a syndesmotic ankle injury. With the foot
a syndesmotic ankle ... Video via @open_michigan ... Syndesmotic #Injury #leg ... #ankle #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video
Normal Thromboelastogram - Specific parameters represent the 3 phases of the cell-based model of haemostasis: initiation,
from start of test ... level of clot strength ... amplification -alpha = angle ... represents the ultimate strength ... Thromboelastogram #TEG
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 ... palsy, testing the strength ... Froments #Sign #Test ... Palsy #clinical #video