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Positive Romberg Test on Physical Exam

The Romberg test is a test of the body's proprioception (sense
Positive Romberg ... Sign #Positive # ... Abnormal #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #cerebellar
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
Hoffmann's reflex test ... A positive response ... #Reflex #Positive ... Abnormal #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam
Romberg's Test for Proprioception
History: First described in the 19th century in patients with tabes dorsalis (later
tabes dorsalis (later ... syphilis) Meaning: Positive ... sign) → Proprioceptive ... #neurology #diagnosis ... proprioception #physicalexam
Pronator Drift (Pyramidal Drift) on Physical Exam

Testing showed pronator drift on the left side in this
the 50-second test ... to maintain the position ... Drift #Pyramidal #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #cva
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in HIV-AIDS Patients
Cytomegalovirus (CMV): double-stranded DNA virus, herpesvirus family.
CMV infection: virus isolation or detection
of symptoms or signs ... pp65 antigenemia test ... inclusions or positive ... 50 or less: • Neurologic ... #diagnosis #differential
Speed's Test on Shoulder Examination

With the arm straight out (elbow fully extended) at 90 degrees of
The test is positive ... of pain in the biceps ... tendinitis or superior labral ... #Shoulder #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video
Yergason's Test on Shoulder Examination
Patient Position: Sitting
Examiner Position: Standing adjacent to the test arm. One hand
Yergason's Test ... Positive Sign: ... #Shoulder #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... orthopedics #sports #biceps
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... previous gaze position ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
EOM weakness and bilateral ... such as cogan sign ... Myasthenia #Gravis #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... ophthalmology #neurology
Tone - Arm Recoil on Physical Exam
Arm recoil tests tone and action of the biceps. The
Exam Arm recoil tests ... action of the biceps ... to the flexed position ... ArmRecoil #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video