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Stress Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Abnormal biomechanics, Repetitive impact activities
=> Repetitive subthreshold mechanical loading
=> Bone strain
=>
StressFractures #msk #orthopedics ... #pathophysiology ... #symptoms #signs
Distraction Test for Cervical Radiculopathy

 • Indicates compression of neural structures at the intervertebral foramen or
Distraction Test ... a decrease in symptoms ... @PTstep_ #Distraction ... physicalexam #neck #sports ... #orthopedics #msk
Apley Compression Test on Knee Examination

With the patient prone, the knee being tested is flexed to
with the Apley Distraction ... clinical #video #orthopedics ... #msk #sports
Spurling's Test for Cervical Nerve Root Compression

With the neck in slight extension, ipsilateral flexion and rotation,
reproduction of symptoms ... physicalexam #msk #orthopedics ... #sports #neck #
Sacroiliac Distraction Test

The examiner applies downward and lateral pressure to the bilateral ASIS , the effect
Sacroiliac Distraction ... is to apply a distraction ... reproduces pain symptoms ... physicalexam #hip #msk #sports ... #orthopedics
Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
lateral hip Signs/Symptoms ... msk #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms ... #orthopedics
Low Ankle Sprain: Pathomechanics and Clinical Findings

Grading Ligament Sprains
l: Minimal ligament disruption, mild swelling & tenderness,
LowAnkleSprain #Sports ... #MSK #orthopedics ... Grades #Diagnosis #pathophysiology
Hashitoxicosis

‘Leakage’ symptoms of active Hashimoto’s disease

- Hashitoxicosis (Htx) can occur during the initial hyperthyroid stage in
Hashitoxicosis ‘Leakage’ symptoms ... ‘Leakage’ symptoms ... inflammation and destruction ... Endocrinology #Diagnosis #Pathophysiology
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
etiology Signs/Symptoms ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms ... #pathophysiology ... #msk #orthopedics
Pathyophysiology - hyperglycemic crises in patients with diabetes 
Key signs/symptoms of HHS/DKA:
Both: Polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss,
Pathyophysiology ... diabetes Key signs/symptoms ... hypotension) DKA: Short