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Rotator Cuff Syndrome - SITS
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularis.
Causes: Calcific supraspinatus tendinitis 
Signs: painful abduction
Rotator Cuff Syndrome ... painful abduction of arm ... , empty can test ... +ve #Rotator #Cuff ... diagnosis #sports #MSK
Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
4 tests for the ... Cross-arm shoulder ... extension after cross-arm ... test 4. ... #MSK
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Test downward eye ... Test if patient ... document response (tests ... Decorticate posturing: Arms ... Decerebrate posturing: Arms
Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
Drop Arm Test - ... Tear The drop arm ... test evaluates ... to 90 degrees, flex ... video #sports #msk
Neer's Test - Shoulder Examination

Neer's test assesses for possible rotator cuff impingement.
Stabilize the scapula and with
possible rotator cuff ... down, passively flex ... the arm. ... #rotator #cuff ... video #sports #msk
Myelopathy - Injury to the entire spinal cord - Signs and Symptoms
 • Ataxia (early sign)
Hypertonicity (muscles are ... Hyperreflexia (deep-tendon reflex ... responses are exaggerated ... ) • Gross motor ... signs #symptoms #msk
Hawkin's Test - Shoulder Examination

Hawkin's test assesses for possible rotator cuff impingement.
Stabilize the scapula, passively abduct
possible rotator cuff ... to 90 degrees, flex ... 30 degrees, and flex ... impingement #rotator #cuff ... video #sports #msk
Hawkin's Test - Shoulder Examination

Hawkin's test assesses for possible rotator cuff impingement.
Stabilize the scapula, passively abduct
possible rotator cuff ... to 90 degrees, flex ... 30 degrees, and flex ... impingement #rotator #cuff ... video #sports #msk
Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica
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thus symptoms are ... radicular symptoms, motor ... gait, strength, reflexes ... Straight Leg Raise Test ... MeralgiaParesthetica #MSK
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome (SIS): Signs and Symptoms

Repetitive Overhead Activity, Scapular Dyskinesis -> Scapulohumeral mechanics become altered
underlying rotator cuff ... Syndrome + Painful arc ... test - Pain at ... pain + Hawkin's test ... signs #symptoms #msk