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Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect

This maneuver of intermittent light stimulus is called the alternating light test or
It is a clear sign ... the pupillary reflex ... very sensitive diagnostic ... afferent pathway injury ... Pupils #MacrusGunn #PhysicalExam
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
Achilles Tendon Injury ... Flex the knee to ... Achilles #Tendon #Injury ... #ankle #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
McMurray's Test for Meniscal Tear on Knee Examination

With the patient lying supine, the examiner palpates the
McMurray's Test ... the leg from the ankle ... indicate a meniscal injury ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... Awareness • Injury ... : • Bobbing: Rapid ... If ok with ICU team ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Neurologic deficit ... (25%) TEST FOR: ... >> LINK TO ACL TEARS ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic ... Rapid reduction
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
cord resulting in rapid ... • Infectious: Direct ... Presentation: Injury ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... negative, MOG-IgG test