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Rotator Cuff Syndrome - SITS
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularis.
Causes: Calcific supraspinatus tendinitis 
Signs: painful abduction
Syndrome - SITS Supraspinatus ... Causes: Calcific supraspinatus ... arm, empty can test ... #orthopedics #diagnosis ... #sports #MSK #anatomy
Hawkin's Test 1. Position arm in throwing position and flex forward 30 degrees. 2. Examiner internally
Hawkin's Test 1. ... #Diagnosis #Ortho ... #Sports #Supraspinatus ... #RotatorCuff #Test
Pivot-Shift Test in ACL-deficient Knee

This patient has pathologic varus alignment across the knee and a chronic
Pivot-Shift Test ... has pathologic varus ... Shift #PivotShift #test ... #PhysicalExam #Sports ... #Ortho #msk
Lachman test in ACL-deficient Knee

This patient has pathologic varus alignment across the knee and a chronic
Lachman test in ... has pathologic varus ... #Lachmans #test ... #PhysicalExam #Sports ... #Ortho #anterior
Jobe's Test ("Empty Can" Test) 1. Position arm in scapular plane and point thumb down as
Jobe's Test ("Empty ... Can" Test) 1. ... #Diagnosis #Ortho ... #Sports #Supraspinatus ... #RotatorCuff #Test
Drop Arm Test 1. Position patient's arm fully abducted so hand is over the head. 2.
Drop Arm Test 1. ... If supraspinatus ... suddenly drop #Diagnosis ... #Ortho #Sports ... #Supraspinatus #
Encephalitis Differential Diagnosis by Location

 • White Matter: PML, ADEM
 • Limbic System: HSV1, HSV6, Treponema
Encephalitis Differential Diagnosis ... Brainstem: Listeria, West ... , Powassan Virus ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Location #Tropism #neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Varies • No neurologic ... findings BPPV • Short-lived ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology
Infraspinatus scapular rotation test - Patient has pain when externally rotates shoulder against resistance (with elbow
scapular rotation test ... degree flexion) #Diagnosis ... #Ortho #Sports ... #RotatorCuff #Test
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
- Differential Diagnosis ... include a: • Neurologic ... whispered voice test ... tympanic membrane • Neurologic ... #Differential #Diagnosis