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Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
Median Nerve Tension ... Test (Upper-Limb ... Neurodynamic Tests ... Median #Nerve #Tension ... #ULTT2 #clinical
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
Median Nerve Tension ... Test (Upper-Limb ... Neurodynamic Tests ... Median #Nerve #Tension ... Neurodynamic #ULNT1 #ULTT1
Abnormal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Positive) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this positive Simmonds-Thompson test, there is no plantar
Simmonds-Thompson Test ... ) for Achilles Tendon ... Simmonds-Thompson test ... indicating an Achilles tendon ... Positive #Achilles #Tendon
Commonly Used Clinical Grading Systems
 • Edema Grading Scale
 • Hepatic Encephalopathy Grading (West Haven Criteria)
Encephalopathy Grading (West ... Awareness) • Deep Tendon ... Reflex Grading
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
For each deep tendon ... most of the deep tendon ... patient's bicep tendon ... The triceps tendon ... The Achilles tendon
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
the Achilles’ tendon ... complete Achilles tendon ... indication of tendon ... Achilles tendon ... clinical #video #tendon
Normal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Negative) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this normal Simmonds-Thompson test, plantar flexion of the
Simmonds-Thompson Test ... ) for Achilles Tendon ... Simmonds-Thompson test ... intact Achilles tendon ... Negative #Achilles #Tendon
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Test downward eye ... Test if patient ... document response (tests ... : • Deep tendon ... asymmetry Extra Tests
Plantar Reflex (Babinski) Equivalents
Plantar toe reflex - Babinski - Move an object along the lateral aspect
Plantar Reflex ( ... on the Achilles tendon ... Shin-toe reflex ... Calf-toe reflex ... #Alternatives #Tests
Yergason's Test on Physical Exam
Yergason's test for biceps tendon pathology testing stability of the tendon within
Yergason's Test ... for biceps tendon ... stability of the tendon ... indicating biceps tendon ... for biceps tendon