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The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
The head impulse test ... abnormal) in nearly all ... peripheral cause of AVS and ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #AVS
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
complete paralysis of all ... • Weakness: Starts ... Diagnosis: • ... #management #treatment ... #neurology
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
A positive test, ... extending with all ... other toes flexing and ... Reflex #Plantar #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
"Terry Thomas" sign ... to diagnosis scapholunate ... ("Terry Thomas sign ... onto outstretched hand ... #Sports #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
can't make A-OK sign ... fracture • ED Management ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... immunodeficiency virus (HIV ... complete paralysis of all ... sensitive tests ... #management #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose ... #diagnosis
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
Commonly affects all ... Abnormal #Pathology #Diagnosis ... #Clinical #Signs ... #PhysicalExam # ... GrepMed Recommended Text
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
bouts of HTN Diagnostic ... • Bilateral signs ... Transverse Myelitis Diagnosis ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... #management #neurology