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Wartenberg's Sign on Physical Exam

Wartenberg's sign consists of involuntary abduction of the little finger, caused by
Wartenberg's Sign ... Physical Exam Wartenberg's ... of the little finger ... #Wartenbergs #Sign ... ulnar #neuropathy #neurology
Wartenberg Sign in Ulnar Neuropathy

Abnormal abductor the fifth finger due to ulnar neuropathy ( weakness of
Wartenberg Sign ... abductor the fifth finger ... #hand #pinky #finger ... #physicalexam #neurology ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... In short, best outcomes ... The longer the seizure ... #Management #Neurology
Wartenberg Thumb Reflex

Forceful flexion of the fingers at the distal IP joints produces (Adduction, flexion, and
Wartenberg Thumb ... flexion of the fingers ... from unrelated Wartenberg ... @bobvarkey #Wartenberg ... #video #hand #neurology
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
• Weakness: Starts ... death Miller Fisher ... Treatment: • Plasmapheresis ... diagnosis #management #treatment ... #neurology
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Hoffmann's sign (finger ... flexion of the index finger ... Hoffmanns #sign #finger ... #orthopedics #neurology ... #sports
Mechanisms of Pain
Mixed - Nociceptive/Neuropathic
Nociceptive - Tissue Damage
 - Visceral - (From organ/cavity lining) Poorly localized,
Well-localized, sharp, short ... well-localized, dull, longer ... Pain #Mechanisms #Neurology
Management of Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis (aka Acute Interstitial Nephritis). Simplified management algorithm for investigation and treatment
investigation and treatment ... acute-tubulointerstitial-nephritis-short-notes-and-flash-cards ... / #Nephrology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
stimulation - Single fiber ... Myasthenia Gravis Treatment ... - Symptomatic Treatment ... Immunomodulating Treatments ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment ... clothing • Keep finger ... #Pruritus #Treatment ... Uremia #Management #Nephrology