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Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
One hip is maximally ... contralateral leg ... flexes at the knee ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
found in newborn ... face is turned to one ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #Neurology ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Brudzinski’s Sign in Meningitis (first described in 19th century by Dr. Josef Brudzinski)

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
/knee flexion is ... and knee flexion ... an involuntary reflex ... Sign #Meningitis #Clinical ... #Pediatrics #Peds
Lower Extremity Tone on Physical Exam
Assessing motor function of the lower extremities begins with passive range
flexing the hips ... the hips, the knees ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Tone - Leg Recoil on Physical Exam
To test leg recoil, the legs are fully flexed on
Tone - Leg Recoil ... Physical Exam To test ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Tone - Leg Traction on Physical Exam
Leg traction is done by holding the leg by the
Tone - Leg Traction ... The knee should ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
and the leg at ... predominantly flexor ... tone of the newborn ... #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexibility

Patient lays supine, one hip is maximally flexed to the patient's chest,
contralateral leg ... flexes at the knee ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Stepping Primitive Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 

The stepping or walking reflex is obtained by holding
on Newborn Physical ... initiates a reciprocal flexion ... extension of the legs ... #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
FABER (Patrick's) Test for Hip and Sacroiliac Pathology

Patrick's or Faber Test can be performed to evaluate
One leg is flexed ... If the leg does ... flexor contracture ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics