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Spurling's Test for Cervical Nerve Root Compression

With the neck in slight extension, ipsilateral flexion and rotation,
Spurling's Test ... axial compression force ... The test is positive ... #Spurlings #Test ... Radiculopathy #clinical #video
Lelli's Test (Lever Sign) for ACL Injury

A fist is placed under the proximal 3rd of the
Lelli's Test (Lever ... calf and downward force ... #Lellis #Test #Lever ... ligament #clinical #video
Apley Compression Test on Knee Examination

With the patient prone, the knee being tested is flexed to
Apley Compression Test ... axial compression force ... This test is usually ... #Compression #Test ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
Undifferentiated critical congenital heart disease: Patterns of Presentation 
Pink baby:
 • Presents at 1-6 mo
• Hyperoxia test ... cardiac or pulmonary source ... #presentation #Differential
Malignant Adrenal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Suggestive of Malignancy: Inhomogenous Density, Delay in CT Contrast Washout
Adrenal Mass - Differential ... DHEAS - Other Source ... Dexamethasone Suppression Test ... AdrenalMass #Malignant #Differential
Low Back Pain (Lumbago) - Common Differential Diagnosis and Patterns

Mechanical Low Back Pain:
Aching pain in the
Lumbago) - Common Differential ... improves with rest ... Unrelieved by Rest ... varies with the source ... BackPain #Lumbago #Differential
Bounce Test for Meniscal Tear

Grasp the heel, extend and gently bounce the leg, gently forcing hyperextension.
Bounce Test for ... is a positive test ... Video via @open_michigan ... #Bounce #Test ... physicalexam #clinical #video
A lazy man's classification of hyponatremia
There are two possible approaches to the diagnosis of hyponatremia: .
essentially the same tests ... lazy man will of course ... Hyponatremia #Algorithm #Differential
Safe Living After Transplant - Water Safety
Abrasions:
• If incurred during swimming in ocean or fresh water,
uncontaminated water source ... the water • Test ... #PatientInfo #differential
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Liver Injury - Differential ... from extrahepatic source ... - Tests of synthetic ... Nonhepatic Source ... injury #hepatitis #differential