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Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
Flex the knee to ... squeeze the calf and ... Video via @open_michigan ... #sports #msk #orthopedics ... #sports
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Test downward eye ... Test if patient ... stimulation to all ... myoclonic movements, tremors ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
the examiner's hand ... that supports the ... the examiner's hand ... The Achilles reflex ... The Achilles tendon
Inverted Supinator Test

Useful for identifying a lesion at the C5-C6 spinal cord level.  Tapping the
Inverted Supinator Test ... wrist extension and ... Video by Mujtaba ... #Reflex #neurology ... orthopedics #msk #sports
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
anti-ACh antibodies ... the ice pack test ... have a thymic tumor ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... ophthalmology #neurology
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
shows how pre-test ... negative Reller ... nephrotoxicity from a short ... empiric acyclovir to all ... is proposed: #Management
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 ... Decreased / Absent Reflexes ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
All patients ... for thymoma, a tumor ... myasthenia usually • Starts ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #treatment
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
depressed deep tendon reflexes ... complete paralysis of all ... sensitive tests ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Spasticity - Reflexes ... tumor the cord ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #differential