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Plantar Reflex (Babinski) Equivalents
Plantar toe reflex - Babinski - Move an object along the lateral aspect
Achilles-toe reflex ... on the Achilles ... release #Diagnosis ... #Neurology #PhysicalExam ... #Alternatives #Tests
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 ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #orthopedics #sports
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
Assessing the Achilles ... The clinician squeezes ... visit because the clinician ... #surgery #msk #sports ... #clinical #video
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
The Hoffmann's reflex ... test itself involves ... thumb on the same hand ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
Piriformis Test (FAIR Test - Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation)

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
, Adduction, and ... Internal Rotation) Flex ... sciatica #lumbar #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Normal Achilles Reflex

In 1896 Babinski (and later Oppenheim in 1904) described the abolition or reduction of
Normal Achilles ... Reflex In 1896 ... reflex in sciatica ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #sciatica
Abnormal Achilles Reflex

In 1896 Babinski (and later Oppenheim in 1904) described the abolition or reduction of
Abnormal Achilles ... Reflex In 1896 ... reflex in sciatica ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #sciatica
Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
Drop Arm Test - ... to 90 degrees, flex ... to 30 degrees, and ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... Test if patient ... myoclonic movements, tremors ... #PhysicalExam #neurology ... #comatose #diagnosis
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
Froment’s Test for ... #Nerve #Palsy #clinical ... #video #neurology ... #orthopedics #sports ... #hand