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Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
Thomas' Test for ... Thomas' Test ... flattening the lumbar ... #Test #Hip #Flexure ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Freiberg's Test for Piriformis Syndrome

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, internally rotate the hip.
Pain in the
Piriformis Syndrome Flex ... the hip to 90 degrees ... #sciatica #lumbar ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Piriformis Test (FAIR Test - Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation)

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
Internal Rotation) Flex ... the hip to 90 degrees ... #sciatica #lumbar ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Pace Maneuver for Piriformis Syndrome

With the patient's hips and needs flexed to 90 degrees, the patient
The test is positive ... Pace #Maneuver #Test ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #hip #lumbar #sciatica ... #msk #orthopedics
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexibility

Patient lays supine, one hip is maximally flexed to the patient's chest,
Thomas' Test for ... flattening the lumbar ... #Test #Hip #Flexure ... #contracture #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
to 90 degrees, flex ... to 30 degrees, and ... point the thumbs ... Tear #Shoulder #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
normal plantar reflex ... A positive test, ... other toes flexing and ... #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
 •
Differential Diagnosis ... cord infarct • HIV ... • Provocative Tests ... absent anal wink test ... #differential #diagnosis
Stork Test 

The stork test evaluates for a stress fracture of the pars interarticularis in the
patient places hands ... on hips and stands ... #Lumbar #spine ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
Diagnostic Testing ... Non-specific Kernig Sign ... 95% Brudzinski Sign ... ; Spec: 60-80% Lumbar ... #testing #physicalexam