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Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
ruptures are more ... pre-determined etiology Signs ... - Weakness to ankle ... TendonRupture #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal left side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
tear or rupture ... #Tear #Rupture ... #clinical #video ... #ankle #sports ... #msk #physicalexam
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal right side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
tear or rupture ... #Tear #Rupture ... #clinical #video ... #ankle #sports ... #msk #physicalexam
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal right side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
tear or rupture ... #Tear #Rupture ... #clinical #video ... #ankle #sports ... #msk #physicalexam
Woltman’s sign on Physical Exam

53-year-old man presented with fatigue and sensitivity to cold. A physical examination
Woltman’s sign on ... reflex — Woltman’s sign ... Woltman’s sign, ... #Woltmans #Signs ... #PhysicalExam #
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex) in a patient with Multiple Sclerosis

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
Positive Hoffmann's sign ... Hoffmann's reflex test ... not useful signs ... to cerebellar signs ... #Signs #PhysicalExam
Yergason's Test on Shoulder Examination
Patient Position: Sitting
Examiner Position: Standing adjacent to the test arm. One hand
arm. ... Positive Sign: ... indicates damage or tear ... #Shoulder #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Reflexes: • Deep tendon ... • Examine for signs ... If ok with ICU team ... Decorticate posturing: Arms ... Decerebrate posturing: Arms
Mastoiditis: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Acute or Chronic Otitis Media -> 
Stage 1: Hyperemeia of the mastoid
mastoid air cells are ... Obstructed ET= rupture ... Erythema, fluctuant, tender ... pathophysiology #signs ... #symptoms #diagnosis
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... If abnormal, this ... observed for signs ... pressure in the arms ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam