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Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
Hoffmann's Reflex ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... fingernail downward, allowing ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #neurology #UMN
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
- Causes progressive ... with speech and swallowing ... Increased Jaw Jerk reflex ... conditions listed in differential ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology
Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"l feel weak":
 • Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis
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Generalized Weakness - Differential ... Rhabdomyolysis, Critical ... Infection • Neuro: UMN ... #Diagnosis #causes ... #neurology
Rossolimo's Reflex on Physical Exam - Babinski Equivalent
Rossolimo's sign is a clinical sign in which percussion
Rossolimo's Reflex ... tips of the toes causes ... #Rossolimos #Reflex ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #neurology #UMN
Stransky's Sign on Physical Exam - Babinski Equivalent
Stransky's sign is a clinical sign in which vigorous
Stransky's sign is a clinical ... the little toe causes ... extensor plantar reflex ... #Stranskys #Reflex ... #neurology #UMN
Stransky's Sign on Physical Exam - Babinski Equivalent
Stransky's sign is a clinical sign in which vigorous
Stransky's sign is a clinical ... the little toe causes ... extensor plantar reflex ... #Stranskys #Reflex ... #neurology #UMN
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
neurological lesion: Clinical ... Non-compressive Spinal Cord Causes ... dysfunction • Abnormal reflexes ... : Areflexia UMN ... disorders #diagnosis #neurology
Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
result in permanent neurologic ... involved) - Tendon reflex ... in deep tendon reflexes ... syndromes #lesions #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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in HIV / AIDS - Differential ... should be based on clinical ... lesions < 4cm + mass ... diameter - +mass ... InfectiousDiseases #Neurology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Management Summary Causes ... Dermatomyositis Clinical ... Labs: • CPK 5X ULN ... #treatment #nephrology