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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome (SIS): Signs and Symptoms

Repetitive Overhead Activity, Scapular Dyskinesis -> Scapulohumeral mechanics become altered
Signs and Symptoms ... cuff (RC) muscle-tendon ... #SIS #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms ... #msk #pathophysiology
Radiculopathy: Signs and Symptoms
 • Back/Neck Pain
 • Decr Range of motion
 • Abnormal posturing
 •
(uncommon, but can ... paralysis) • Decr tendon ... reflexes (at those ... Radiculopathy #MSK ... #diagnosis #signs
Empty Can (Jobe) Test

Position: Flex shoulder to 90 degrees in the scapular plane. Internally rotate the
Empty Can (Jobe) ... Test Position: Flex ... Positive sign is ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Causes:
 • Large lumbar degenerative disc herniation (central)
 • Severe lumbar spondylosis
 • Neoplasm
Cauda Equina Syndrome ... of normal leg reflexes ... sacral nerves which can ... #MSK #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #symptoms
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
insufficiency (VBI) - Should ... (Wallenberg's syndrome ... Syndrome usually ... varying neurologic signs ... #differential #diagnosis
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
• Or brainstem syndromes ... Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis ... Signs and symptoms ... lesions) McDonald diagnostic ... taper 3-7 days - Short
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
- Differential Diagnosis ... Cranial nerve IX can ... Temporal arteritis should ... the following symptoms ... vision or black spots
Signs and Symptoms Associated With Different Headache Etiologies
 • Nonfocal mental status changes - Meningitis, encephalitis,
Signs and Symptoms ... encephalitis • Tender ... pulsations on funduscopy ... #symptoms #clues ... #differential #diagnosis
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... diminished, or tender ... proximal muscles of shoulder ... • Progressive symptoms ... arterial aneurysms can
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
activation of an ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Bilateral signs ... and/or symptoms ... , MOG-IgG test should