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Abnormal (Positive) Babinski Sign on Physical Exam

Dorsiflexion of the great toe with or without fanning of
) Babinski Sign ... the other toes and ... #Babinski #Sign ... clinical #video #reflex ... #pyramidal #neurology
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
reflex response ... other toes flexing and ... #Babinski #Sign ... PhysicalExam #Diagnosis ... #Neurology
Plantar Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect of the
going toes or “Babinski ... sign” is normal ... for the first year ... #Plantar #Pyramidal ... #video #peds #pediatrics
Wartenberg Thumb Reflex

Forceful flexion of the fingers at the distal IP joints produces (Adduction, flexion, and
Wartenberg Thumb Reflex ... ) INSTEAD of a normal ... equivalent of Babinski ... #neurology #physicalexam ... #pyramidal
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... • Examine for signs ... If ok with ICU team ... #PhysicalExam #neurology ... #comatose #diagnosis
Primitive Suck, Rooting Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect
Suck, Rooting Reflex ... going toes or “Babinski ... sign” is normal ... for the first year ... #video #peds #pediatrics
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
- Differential Diagnosis ... signs below the ... reflexes: Areflexia ... UMN Symptoms ... #neurology #differential
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
extensors of the arms (pyramidal ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Bilateral signs ... Sjogren's • CSF: - Abnormal ... #management #neurology
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
bilateral, malignant, pediatric ... person-years • 50-year ... Signs: 50% pts, ... signs: • Orthostatic ... hypotension (may reflect