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Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal right side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Tendon Injury ... flexion of the foot ... tendon tear or ... #Tendon #Tear # ... #physicalexam #
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal right side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Tendon Injury ... flexion of the foot ... tendon tear or ... #Tendon #Tear # ... #physicalexam #
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal left side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Tendon Injury ... flexion of the foot ... tendon tear or ... #Tendon #Tear # ... #physicalexam #
Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
Anterior column: AAL ... spinal deformity or neurologic ... able to weight bear ... Bilateral facet joints dislocation ... Intact 2 Root
Posterior Drawer Test for Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury on Knee Examination 

The Posterior Drawer Test
Cruciate Ligament (PCL ... ) Injury on Knee ... assesses for a tear ... cruciate ligament (PCL ... Cruciate #Ligament #PCL
Anterior Drawer Test for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury on Knee Examination 

The Anterior Drawer Test
Cruciate Ligament (ACL ... ) Injury on Knee ... assesses for a tear ... cruciate ligament (ACL ... Cruciate #Ligament #ACL
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Neurologic deficit ... Dorsiflexion of foot ... -->>>> LINK TO ACL ... TEARS. ... #msk #clinical
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 ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose